Following all the build-up, the Cheltenham Festival is over for another year, and, as ever, the magical four days at Prestbury Park proved well worth the wait. Each […]
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Turning the Cheltenham Festival Pink: Rich Ricci’s Main Contenders
In the current century, perhaps the most instantly recognisable silks at the Cheltenham Festival have been those of Mrs Susannah Ricci (wife of US multi-millionaire Rich Ricci): Douvan, […]
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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Returning Champions to Watch
Given the value of previous course form at the Cheltenham Festival, the returning champions always attract considerable attention. In 2024, nine of the 28 contests see the 2023 […]
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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Rachael Blackmore Ready for More Success
The impending 2024 Cheltenham Festival has the hearts of punters racing in excitement, as fans pour over the list of runners and riders to plot their Prestbury Park […]
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High Hopes for Henderson at the Cheltenham Festival
With the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival now gathering pace, much of the talk centres upon just how many winners the Irish will manage to rack up this […]
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Richard Dunwoody: Racing’s Mr Incredible & One of Northern Irelands Top Jumps Jockeys
AP McCoy may now hold just about every National Hunt record going, but before he emerged to dominate the scene, it was another Northern Irishman who sat atop […]
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Giants of the Racing Scene: The World’s Tallest Jockeys
When you think of a jockey, many qualities likely come to mind. Be it their bravery in the saddle, tactical acumen, never-say-die attitude, or any other facet required […]
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Connor Beasley: The Comeback King & Champion Jockey
Three-time British Champion Jumps Jockey Brian Hughes has thrust Northern-based jockeys into the spotlight in recent years thanks to his outstanding exploits in the National Hunt sphere. However, […]
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Brian Hughes: Racing’s Low-Key Champion Jockey
Northern Ireland has proven to be a fertile ground for top-class National Hunt Jockeys. The name of AP McCoy immediately springs to mind when we think of jumps […]