Aside from taking to the skies above Medinah, Paddy Power has a history of cunning stunts. This includes our Uffington White Horse for Cheltenham and Euro 2012′s Roy the Redeemer. We love a bit of mischief, which sometimes involves paying heavy fines for footballers. Here’s a recap of some of our finest – and most controversial […]
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Synchronised And AP McCoy Win The Cheltenham Gold Cup
Synchronised and AP McCoy won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in a thrilling race at Prestbury Park to give owner JP McManus his first victory in the race. Long Run lost his crown in valiant fashion while former champion Kauto Star was pulled after the third fence when never travelling well. Paul Nicholls was quick to […]
Live Cheltenham Updates: Day 4
It’s Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham. I’ll bring you all the news, views and sarcastic summaries of all the interviews with jockeys and trainers via my Live Festival Blog. Your tips and snide comments are more than welcome in the comments section below. We’ll also have the Hell of a Horse Count despite the […]
Ruby Walsh’s Tips For Day Four of Cheltenham Including The Gold Cup
Ruby Walsh has had a hit-and-miss week at the Cheltenham Festival, but his win on Big Buck’s must surely make up for a disappointing first two days. It’s the last day of the festival on Friday and Ruby has some top tips to end your week in style. Fingers crossed they come in! Big Buck’s […]
INTERVIEW: Sam Waley-Cohen On The Cheltenham Gold Cup
It’s 12 months since amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen (29) won a memorable Gold Cup aboard Long Run. Much has happened since then with many pundits and punters writing off Kauto Star only for him to bounce back better than ever, beating the reigning champion twice in the process. But the feeling remains that Long Run’s […]
Another Cheltenham Gold Cup Legend.
Kauto Star is already a legend. Even if the Cheltenham Gold Cup ends without the 12 year old landing the spoils, he will be welcomed back to the paddock with a sincere ovation from spectators. As Ruby Walsh told Racing UK on Thursday, Kauto Star “owes nobody nothing.” Whether he wins, falls or finishes last, […]
Cheltenham Gold Cup Preview – Kauto Star’s Swansong
Kauto Star lines up in the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup with immortality in his sights. Paul Nicholls’ all-conquering gelding has already cemented his position in the pantheon of great chasers but will there be a fairytale ending to the dual winner’s career at Prestbury Park? His record sets Kauto Star in a different class. It’s […]
Live Cheltenham Updates: Day 3
It’s Day 3 of Cheltenham and that means only one thing – it’s time for my Live Festival Blog. I’ll bring you all the big news, some of the small news and most importantly of all – snide comments about people I have no actual problem with. Your tips and snide comments are more than […]
Big Buck’s Wins The World Hurdle – Paddy Power Refunds Bets On 2nd Placed Horse
Paddy Power has refunded losing win singles on Voler La Vedette in the World Hurdle. Big Buck’s has claimed his fourth World Hurdle and in doing so sparked a refund on the second placed horse Voler La Vedette. We promised punters a Money-Back Special on the race if your selection finished second to Paul Nicholls-trained […]
Paddy’s Roving (and raving) Reporter Talks Horses with Sean St Ledger, AP McCoy and More
Sarah O’Flaherty is Paddy Power’s roving, raving, ranting reporter at Cheltenham. Watch out for her, or she’ll stick a camera in your face. As Zara Phillips found out. The party of all parties was held at the infamous Beehive Club last night as the Punchestown Race committee held its annual bash. Ireland and Leicester City […]
VIDEO: Jonjo O’Neill talks up Albertas Run and Synchronised
Albertas Run, Ryanair Chase, Today, 2.40pm Synchronised, Gold Cup, Tomorrow 3.20pm Having won the last two renewals of the Ryanair Chase, Albertas Run knows his way around the Prestbury Park better than most. An 11-year-old at this stage, trainer Jonjo O’Neill knows that he’s up against it to record a hat-trick of wins particularly with […]
Live Cheltenham Updates – Day 2
It’s Day 2 of Cheltenham and that means only one thing – it’s time for my Live Festival Blog. If you’re in the office, away from a TV or just don’t like proper news, I’ll keep you up to date with all the latest developments and snarky comments. We’ll also have the Hell of a […]
Barry Geraghty Says Sprinter Sacre Is ‘The Special One’ After £2.5m Paddy Power Payout
After Sprinter Sacre’s stunning win in the Arkle Chase yesterday – on which Paddy Power refunded a wallet-bursting £2.5m – the crack two milers of the senior brigade Sizing Europe and Big Zeb do battle this afternoon. Those in the know already believe that Sprinter Sacre has only to turn up to claim Champion Chase honours […]
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