Archive for March, 2008

Wind brings Cheltenham to a halt (Daily Telegraph)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Alas, thinking and forward planning was the only on-hoof action at Cheltenham, writes Marcus Armytage.

Bleu To Make Amends For Pipe (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Man On The Spot’s race-by-race guide to all the action on day three at Cheltenham 2008.

BIG NAMES SPLIT OVER GOLD CUP (Sporting Life)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Racing is eagerly looking forward to the clash of the titans at Cheltenham on Friday when Kauto Star and Denman go head-to-head in the Gold Cup. We’ve been getting the big-race verdicts of some of the sport’s big names.

The alternative Gold Cup race guide (Daily Telegraph)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Charlie Brooks analyses the form of the humans involved in the feature event.

Digger: French racing under threat (Guardian Unlimited)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Digger: French racecourses could close if state support is withdrawn because of EU anti-monopoly laws

BIG NAMES SPLIT OVER GOLD CUP (Sporting Life)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Racing is eagerly looking forward to the clash of the titans at Cheltenham on Friday when Kauto Star and Denman go head-to-head in the Gold Cup. We’ve been getting the big-race verdicts of some of the sport’s big names.

Red-hot Zara indulges in family passion at Cheltenham races (hellomagazine.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

One particular punter got top marks for enthusiasm at this week’s rain-lashed Cheltenham festival. Braving the inclement conditions in a trilby, jaunty red jacket and trousers, the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips revelled in the racing action alongside rugby star love Mike Tindall.

Horse racing: If you could have only one bet this week, what would it be on? (Guardian Unlimited)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

A panel of experts ranging from John McCririck to Jenny Pitman give their tips for this year’s Cheltenham Festival

SILVER TO TAKE WINTER GOLD (Sporting Life)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Latest horse racing news from sportinglife.com. Cards, tips, statistics, live commentaries & results. Full, free coverage of horseracing from a UK perspective.

Cheltenham Festival horse racing tips (Horse and Hound)

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Horse & Hound’s racing experts share their tips for the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, World Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup at this week’s Cheltenham Festival