It started in 1924 and was then considered to be no more than a form guide and trial for the Grand National. The reason for this was mostly due to the prizes the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner received £685, while the winner of the National...英国华人论坛
When you look at his background his achievements are not hugely surprising - he was bred to be a winner. Born in January 1964 into a racing family in County Antrim, his father George, had run away from home as a teenager to work with horses...英国华人论坛
Racing at Cheltenham dates back almost 200 years, with the first meeting being held on Nottingham Hill, above Bishops Cleeve, in 1815. In 1818 the first official race meeting took place, with Miss Tidmarsh, a five year old mare triumphant as...英国华人论坛
Cheltenham is regarded as the 'Home of National Hunt racing' predominantly because of the four day Cheltenham Festival held in March each year, which featuring the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup. The racecourse itself is located in a natural amp...英国华人论坛
With the new National Hunt season barely underway it might seem a little premature to be looking ahead to the main event of the campaign, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Imperial Commander takes the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup ahead of DenmanHowever,...英国华人论坛