My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Dick Francis fans will recognize the name Cheltenham as the setting of several of his racing novels — Damage, Under Orders, and Comeback to name a few — which makes it a destination event for racing fans worldwide. England’s Cheltenham Festival was first held in 1860 and was first held in Prestley Park, its current […]
Read More20-1 long shot Lord Windermere made the Cheltenham Gold Cup a nail biter. Although he was at the back of the field for much of the race, the 8-year old gelding ridden by Davy Russell, rallied to win by a half a head with a dramatic sprint. It just goes to show that it’s not where […]
Read MoreFor the first time in 30 years an amateur jockey has one the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Sam Waley-Cohen riding his father’s six year old Long Run, caught the two favorites Kauto Star and Denman coming over the second to last fence and then jumped beautifully over the last to take the victory, winning by seven […]
Read MoreI love watching the English steeplechase races. Cheltenham doesn’t have the same amount of carnage as Ainstree (thank goodness) but there’s plenty of drama in this race. What amazes me is the length of the course, the number of jumping efforts and the rolling terrain. That race is grueling. Not the least of it is […]
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