The gruelling and at times chaotic nature of the contest leads to its share of romantic results. However, all too often, it felt like the glory of success was embellished by the misfortune of fallers. As a fan, it made each running a tense experience. The viewing became even more anxiety-inducing when I finally experienced the race with a vested […]
British racing is currently trying new experiments, and one of them is starting fixtures in mid-morning. This initiative is aimed at decluttering Saturday afternoons and promoting the sport’s premium offerings to punters and the public. An unusual sight at Chelmsford on Saturday was the horses leaving the stalls for the first race not much more than an hour later. This […]
Jeremy Clarkson, known for his Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm, is venturing into the world of agriculture by leading a Cotswolds-based syndicate under Old Gold Racing. The syndicate will be represented by a four-year-old racehorse named The Hawkstonian, after Clarkson’s beer Hawkstone. Trained by Ben Pauling, the racehorse is set to make its debut either in late April or early October […]
Willie Mullins has continued his winning streak, adding the richest prize available in jump racing to his list of achievements at the British races. With a total of £2,874,693 in earnings, Mullins has dominated the big festivals this spring and is now setting his sights on the smaller events as well. Following his recent success, Mullins is already contemplating his […]
Effernock Fizz put on a strong performance at Fairyhouse, where she led the race from the start and managed to maintain her lead despite facing pressure from other horses. She is now being prepared for the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr, with trainer Collins hoping for favorable ground conditions. Effernock Fizz’s success has made her a significant asset for […]
The meeting appeared to be going smoothly until a late assessment was conducted at 7.45 am following a heavy rainfall of 6mm between 5 am and 7 am, which resulted in the course becoming waterlogged. As a result, the track announced that the day’s race meeting had been abandoned due to the substantial rainfall. Initially, the ground had been described […]
The parent company of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet, Flutter, reported a significant increase in revenue, earnings, and player numbers for the year 2023. The company expects this growth to continue into 2024. Flutter’s revenue for the year increased by nearly 25 percent to $11.79 billion, with average monthly players up by more than 20 percent to 12.3 million. […]
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Bet, recently took the opportunity to showcase the strength of its American arm FanDuel. Additionally, the company updated the market on its plans to move its primary listing from London to New York this year. On the other hand, 888, the parent company of William Hill, has a new […]
The horse I Am Maximus was rated in the high 150s after finishing well beaten behind Galopin Des Champs (184) in Grade 1 company. However, it appeared to have taken its form to a new level by easily winning the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February. While there may be some criticisms of the form in the Bobbyjo Chase victory, […]
The horse is currently at odds of 20-1 to win the Gold Cup, indicating a strong chance of success at that level. However, it is also suggested that the horse’s season would need to progress exceptionally well for it to reach that point, or for its competitor, Galopin Des Champs, to encounter setbacks. It is noted that this season’s winner […]