It’s disappointing that Captain Guinness did not get the credit he deserves for winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase last month. Criticism overshadowed his performance, with constant focus on who wasn’t there and who didn’t finish. As a result, he went off at 6-1 for the William Hill Champion Chase, and nearly proved everyone wrong with a close finish. His […]
The fund began on Betfair Chase day in November with an initial pot of £100,000. An additional £5,000 was added for each Blackmore-ridden winner. The prize was doubled for winners at the Cheltenham Festival, where the rider achieved victories with Slade Steel and Captain Guinness. The final total reached £210,000, and Betfair then added £40,000 to reach the final total. […]
Rachael Blackmore, an ambassador for Betfair racing, has committed to adding £5,000 to the fund for every winner she achieves this season. So far, £150,000 has been raised for the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) and the Irish Injured Jockeys. Betfair initiated this charity challenge in late November with an initial donation of £100,000, and it will continue until Grand National […]