Gold Cup and King George winner Kicking King dies at 25
Cheltenham Gold Cup and dual King George hero Kicking King has died at the age of 25, the Irish National Stud has announced.
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Shark Hanlon delays Hewick Gold Cup decision
John 'Shark' Hanlon says Hewick is "better than he ever was" - but will make a last-minute decision on whether or not the American Grand National winner will run in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Talking Horses: Zoffany Bay can land first blow for Irish on Cheltenham eve
T he valuable Imperial Cup card at Sandown on Saturday afternoon is subject to an 8am morning inspection after nearly an inch of rain since Tuesday, with Andrew Cooper, the clerk of the course, describing the situation as “difficult” on Friday, “with challenges on potentially two fronts as we’re also forecast a sudden, sharp frost tonight”.
Inspection called for Saturday's meeting at Navan
Saturday's meeting at Navan is subject to a 7.30am inspection tomorrow morning due to a covering of snow on the track.
Cheltenham Festival: Paul Nicholls' Hitman still has Ryanair Chase in his sights
Paul Nicholls believes Shishkin will be "unbeatable" in the Ryanair Chase if he can replicate his recent Ascot Chase performance.
Cheltenham Festival: Snowden to keep You Wear It Well in with the Mares
Jamie Snowden is leaning towards the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival with his star six-year-old You Wear It Well.
Star stayer Baracouda dies at 28
Baracouda, the four-time Long Walk Hurdle winner and dual Stayers' Hurdle hero, has died at the age of 28.