Sir AP McCoy defends Jonbon and reflects on a dramatic Cheltenham Festival
Sir AP McCoy has told William Hill that he believes Jonbon’s stellar reputation has been unfairly tarnished after he was unable to break his Cheltenham Festival duck last week.
Speaking to fellow William Hill ambassador Nick Luck and reflecting on the week at Prestbury Park, McCoy said that he believes Jonbon’s standing has been unjustly derided after defeat yet again at the Festival.
Cheltenham Festival hero off to Newbury, Ahoy Senor Aintree-bound, says Lucinda Russell
Lucinda Russell has told William Hill that her runaway Cheltenham Festival hero Myretown will be aimed at the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, while Ahoy Senor will run at the Aintree Bowl.
The William Hill ambassador believes that Myretown’s spectacular victory in the Ultima will almost certainly be the final run of his season, with big aims set for next term.
Cheltenham Festival news: Galopin Des Champs the favourite as Gavin Cromwell backs Inothewayurthinkin for Gold Cup
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell talks through his runners for Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival, suggesting Inothewayurthinkin can beat Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs.
And with the Festival having proved lucrative for bookies so far, William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps offers a breakdown of how things might pan out for them on Gold Cup Day.
Cheltenham racegoer wins dream trip to Las Vegas with BetMGM
For most punters, a day at Cheltenham is about backing winners on the track - but for Massimo Gallucci, the biggest victory came off it.
Cheltenham Festival 2025 tips for the Gold Cup, Ryanair Chase, Champion Hurdle and more
Sports News Blitz are revving up for the roar of the first race at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, and have pulled together some betting tips for all four days of glorious horse racing.
Co Founder Simon Wilkes attended a preview night hosted by Jonathan Doidge of JDZ Events, who hosted a panel made up of row-retired Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob (DJ), award-winning Racing Post journalist David Carr (DC) and SkyBet PR manager Michael Shinners (MS).
The three horse racing experts gave their thoughts and tips for the Festival, and we have kindly pulled them altogether (you’re welcome) so you can bash the bookmakers.
Cheltenham Festival news: Nicky Henderson backs Constitution Hill for Cheltenham glory at preview night
With the Cheltenham Festival just days away, legendary trainer Nicky Henderson is brimming with confidence about Constitution Hill’s chances of defending his Champion Hurdle crown.
Speaking at Old Gold Racing’s Cheltenham Preview Night at Clarkson’s pub, Henderson declared his superstar hurdler is “good to go” as he prepares to take on a highly competitive field.
Cheltenham Festival 2025: Four days of racing excellence, betting tips and more
Every March, the rolling hills of Gloucestershire become the epicentre of horse racing as the prestigious Cheltenham Festival takes centre stage.
Synonymous with tradition, passion, and unrelenting competition, this four-day spectacle at Cheltenham Racecourse is the crown jewel of National Hunt racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a close at the Festival, and offers up some free betting tips across the four days of thrilling horse racing.
Horse racing news: Cheltenham Festival 1/6 to start on ‘Good-to-Soft ground’
With an increasingly dry look to weather forecasts, William Hill think it looks very likely that the Cheltenham Festival will start on “Good-to-Soft” ground next Tuesday.
Cheltenham 2025 news: Harry Redknapp has high hopes for Shakem Up’arry
Cheltenham Festival-winning owner Harry Redknapp has told BetVictor that he has high hopes for last year’s Plate winner Shakem Up’arry, who could return to defend his crown this year.
Speaking exclusively to BetVictor, Redknapp said: “Last year, if you’d have told me I’d come away from the Festival with a winner and a second, I’d have been delighted.
“I’d always dreamed of having a Cheltenham winner so when Shakem Up'arry won it was an amazing day for me.”
Horse racing news: Cheltenham alternatives - Britain’s cheapest racecourses
An article from the Online Betting Guide has revealed the cheapest race day tickets in the UK.
The list ranks Britain’s racecourses from best to worst based on various factors, including ticket prices.
Cheltenham, Aintree, Ascot and others alike all score highly, but racing is a sport enjoyed by millions across the country.
For many, these top courses are often out of budget. In response, we’ve rounded up some more affordable alternatives.
Sports News Blitz’s horse racing writer Callum Close takes a look at Britain's top-10 cheapest race tickets.