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11-03-2025
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Cheltenham Day 1 Lucky 15 tips – plus selections for each race, an accumulator and bet365 Super Boost
As always it has been a frantic market overnight as horses come under significant support while others remain friendless. Market movers of note are Workahead in the Supreme, who has gone from 8/1 to 11/2, and Stencil in the Fred Winter who has shortened from 5/1 to 100/30. As always it has been a frantic market overnight as horses come under significant support while others remain friendless. Market movers of note are Workahead in the Supreme, who has gone from odds of 8/1 to 11/2, and Stencil in the Fred Winter who has gone from odds of 5/1 to 100/30. Fancy a bet on Cheltenham Day 1? If you already have a bookmaker account and are looking for a new operator to use for this week's racing, check out our list of Cheltenham free bets that can be used on day one of the Festival. Tips for Cheltenham day 1 1.20 Kopek Des Bordes @ 10/11 with Betfair 2.00 Majborough @ 8/15 with Betfair 2.40 Search For Glory @ 20/1 with Betfair Victtorino @ 22/1 with Betfair 3.20 Lossiemouth @ 4/6 with Betfair 4.00 Constitution Hill @ 4/7 with Betfair 4.40 Liam Swagger @ 14/1 with Betfair Ephesus @ 50/1 with Betfair 5.20 Stuzzikini @ 25/1 with Betfair Odds provided by Betfair and correct at the time of writing. Each-way selections are highlighted in the analysis below. Cheltenham Day 1 Acca tips Kopek Des Bordes, Majborough and Lossiemouth @ 3.88/1 with Betfair Cheltenham Day 1 Lucky 15 tips Romeo Coolio, Search For Glory, Liam Swagger and Stuzzikini each-way @ 61,424/1 with Betfair If you are looking for a bookmaker to use for day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival check out our list of betting offers from the UK's best betting sites. 1.20, Cheltenham – Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1, 2m ½f) The first selection at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival goes to the Willie Mullins-trained KOPEK DES BORDES. Being the first race of the week the adrenalin can get high in this race, leading to a frantic pace that ultimately results in stamina coming to the fore in the closing stages. Today's selection is a sizable horse that has plenty of scope to stay further – likely over larger obstacles – and at the Dublin Racing Festival last time out he proved he certainly has the class for victory here and get the tipped accumulator off to a win. Recent history does suggest that the winner has to come from the top three in the market as this is where 11 out of the past 12 victors have come from, but Willie Mullins has form lines in the yard with both Romeo Coolio and Workahead, so market confidence will be encouraging. Last off the list was Salvator Mundi who has form with the superstar Sir Gino when trained in France, but after Patrick Mullins getting the ride he has quite rightly taken a drift in the market with his record against professional jockeys very poor. 2.00, Cheltenham – My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1, 2m) It is no surprise that MAJBOROUGH is this year's Arkle selection with a field that is widely regarded as sub-par after the setback to Sir Gino. Both those horses were looking to break trends, as five-year-olds have a record of 0-16 since 2007. The field was thoroughly analysed for an older runner capable of turning over the short-priced favourite, but the ultimate conclusion was that none of them had enough class. The Willie Mullins-trained horse won the Triumph hurdle last year – and while that was on the new course, it is form that should be easily transferable today. This season Majborough has not put a foot wrong, with a perfect 2/2 record both in fine fashion. What sets this horse apart, however, is the intelligence to correct himself when in a spot of bother. Couple that with his speed and you have a formidable chaser. L'eau du Sud poses the biggest challenge and also boasts a perfect record this season, but he hasn't beaten a great deal in the process and lacked a bit of class when pushed out to win by just one length last time out at Warwick. We will include this horse in our acca for today, but also keep your eyes peeled for any bookmakers boosting Majborough's odds to evens or better on the day. 2.40, Cheltenham – Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3, 3m 1f) The Ultima is a race that is usually very consistent year-on-year, so trends can be quite strong indicators of who is going to run well. This year there was a distinct drop in the number of entries, suggesting that maybe not all trends will be upheld in this renewal. SEARCH FOR GLORY is this year's first selection who won on chase debut back in October and the form of that race reads very well ahead of subsequent winner Sa Majeste. He then followed up and proved he can stay three miles with a short-head second to stablemate Stellar Story, who holds claims in bigger races than this at the Festival. The Gordon Elliot-trained runner is unexposed and could have something in hand for today's handicap. Historically in this race, however, you would want to be backing an experienced stayer who is trained in the UK and that is certainly the case for VICCTORINO, who has 18 chase runs to his name and is trained by Venetia Williams. Something has certainly clicked this season with a place and two wins with all three runs on ground with good in the description, suggesting that he will relish today's challenge. 3.20, Cheltenham – Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1, 2m 4f) LOSSIEMOUTH is the standout horse in the Mares Hurdle – and given her official rating of 160 she should really be lining up in the Champion Hurdle with a solid each-way chance. She took a bad fall last time out at the Dublin Racing Festival when looking like she had State Man dealt with – who went on to win. However, after that setback it seems that connections have opted to get her confidence back with this easier challenge. The pick is in a league of her own compared with the mares she runs against today and is very unlikely to get beaten, but that is reflected in her odds-on price. She is also added to our accumulator for the day. 4.00, Cheltenham – Unibet Champion Hurdle Trophy (Grade 1, 2m ½f) There is no denying that CONSTITUTION HILL is a good horse, but today he gets to prove that he is a grade above that, a truly remarkable and special competitor. He looks to put his name beside greats such as Istabraq and Night Nurse as the best hurdlers ever. He has had a mixed season that started with a setback as he missed the Fighting Fifth, followed by an impressive win ahead of superstar mare Lossiemouth in the Christmas Hurdle, and rounded off by a slightly less convincing win in the Unibet Hurdle. The Gordon Elliot mare Brighterdaysahead poses the biggest threat. She has shown glimpses of herself of being generational talent with three wins, twice claiming the scalp of last year's Champion Hurdle winner State Man. Ultimately though she has a lot more to prove today and the likelihood is that Constitution Hill will put her in her place. 4.40, Cheltenham – Hallgarten And Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3, 2m ½f) Unlike the Ultima, this race has gone to Irish-trained horses for the past seven years. So while he has been balloted out of the race, thus needing two horses to drop out before he qualifies, EPHESUS certainly fits the bill having been schooled by master trainer Aidan O'Brien before his current handler Denis Hogan. He has a classy pedigree, being by Galileo out of a debut-winning Shadwell mare, and his mark could certainly be lenient given he has run his race every outing without getting his head in front. LIAM SWAGGER could hold the best claims of the horses trained on the eastern side of the Irish Sea. He is an 84-rated middle-distance horse on the Flat and proved he is in good health when taking a 12-furlong race at Southwell last month. His autumn runs on good ground, including a Listed win, suggest that today's conditions will suit and he can add to an amazing season for dual-purpose trainer James Owen. 5.20, Cheltenham – National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 2, 3m 6f) Second-season novices typically have a good record in this race where experience is certainly beneficial at the extended staying trip. STUZZIKINI, who made his chase debut last May, stands out as a second-season novice chaser who is a proven stayer and will relish the drying ground. He has won twice this term, first over 3m 2f in a novice chase in October and then the following month over 3m in open company when winning the valuable Grade 2 Troytown. His most recent run in the Thyestes will have blown away the cobwebs, leaving him ready to hit his peak today. Transmission, last off the list, certainly looks like the trip will suit after some impressive staying-on finishes. But Patrick Mullins, called up after James Bowen's ban for overuse of the whip, again has to be factored in as a negative because of his poor record against professional jockeys. What is the Cheltenham day 1 bet365 Super Boost? Today's Super Boost has gone live a little early and bet365 has boosted the odds of Constitution Hill to win the Champion Hurdle to 6/4 from 4/6. bet365 Super Boosts are officially being announced at 10am every day during the Cheltenham Festival. bet365 will be considerably boosting the price of one selection each day – this will typically be a popular odds-on shot boosted to evens, but you may even see prices such as 6/4 or 2/1. Last year three out of the four bet365 Super Boosts were successful. Cheltenham tips: Frequently asked questions What is an accumulator bet? An accumulator or acca is a bet that consists of multiple bets (or legs) that multiply together for bigger odds if they all win. What is a Lucky 15? A Lucky 15 is a bet with four legs that consists of 15 separate bets: four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a fourfold accumulator. What is an each-way bet? An each-way bet is when you not only bet on your horse to win, but you also bet on them to finish in the top designated places in a race (this will vary from race to race and bookmaker to bookmaker). The bet to finish in the places will be a fraction of the win odds (usually 1/5, but sometimes 1/4). What does NAP mean? Nap is short for Napoleon and denotes a tipster's best bet of the day. What does SP mean? SP stands for starting price – a horse's odds when a race begins. What does BOG mean? BOG stands for best odds guaranteed, an industry standard offer. Regarding bets placed after a certain time of day, if a horse's starting price is bigger than the odds you bet on, you will get the larger odds. Click here for the best Cheltenham BOG operators
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16-02-2025
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Jockey Michael O'Sullivan Dies at 24 After Fall in Horse Race: ‘An Exceptionally Talented Young Rider'
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died days after getting injured when he fell in a race. He was 24. O'Sullivan was hospitalized and put in an induced coma after falling at the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase on Feb. 6. He died from his injuries on Sunday, Feb. 16, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirmed in a press release. 'Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital,' Dr Jennifer Pugh, Chief Medical Officer of the IHRB, said. 'We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital,' Pugh added that O'Sullivan's family donated his organs. Related: Equestrian Star Georgie Campbell Dead at 37 After Falling Off Horse at Competition: 'She Could Not Be Saved' O'Sullivan was one of three jockeys who fell at the final fence during the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland, BBC Sports reported. The rider from Lombardstown in County Cork, Ireland, was treated on the track and then transported to hospital by air ambulance where he remained until his death just five days before his 25th birthday, according to the outlet. O'Sullivan was named champion rider under 21 in 2019, before turning professional in September 2022. His career took off a year later when he won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale, per BBC Sports. He rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain throughout his career. He also won the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty and was crowned the champion conditional in Ireland with 32 winners, per the UK newspaper The Guardian. 'I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around,' Pugh continued. 'Michael's success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Dujardin Suspended 1 Year After Horse-Whipping Scandal CEO of the IHRB, Darragh O'Loughlin, said per the press release, 'Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom. Michael will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him.' O'Sullivan is survived by his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan. Sporting events at Punchestown and various other locations in Ireland due to take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 have been canceled in respect of the news of O'Sullivan's death. Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
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- Express Tribune
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan dies after fall at Thurles
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after suffering a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. "Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital," said the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's (IHRB) chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh. "We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan had been riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary when he was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. He was treated on the track at Thurles before being transferred by air ambulance to hospital. The meeting was abandoned following the incident. O'Sullivan recorded his first win under rules at Cork in 2018 and turned professional in September 2022. He gained prominence in 2023 with victories in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale and the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty. He also became Ireland's champion conditional jockey. Over his career, he rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain, including 14 in Ireland and two in Britain this season. As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled.
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16-02-2025
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Irish jockey O'Sullivan dies after Thurles fall
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. "Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital," said the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's (IHRB) chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh. "We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan had been riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary when he was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. He was treated on the track at Thurles before being transferred by air ambulance to hospital. The meeting was abandoned following the incident. His first win under rules came at Cork in 2018 and he turned professional in September 2022. O'Sullivan shot to prominence the following year when winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale before claiming the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty, while he also became champion conditional in Ireland. He rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain over his career, including 14 in Ireland and two in Britain this season. IHRB chief medical officer Pugh added: "Michael's family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families. "I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. "Michael's success and humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him." Darragh O'Loughlin, chief executive of the IHRB, said: "Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom and will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. "Our hearts go out to Michael's family, especially his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most keenly." As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled. Latest horse racing results
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16-02-2025
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Irish jockey O'Sullivan dies after Thurles fall
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. "Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital," said the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's (IHRB) chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh. "We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan had been riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary when he was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. He was treated on the track at Thurles before being transferred by air ambulance to hospital. The meeting was abandoned following the incident. His first win under rules came at Cork in 2018 and he turned professional in September 2022. O'Sullivan shot to prominence the following year when winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale before claiming the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty, while he also became champion conditional in Ireland. He rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain over his career, including 14 in Ireland and two in Britain this season. IHRB chief medical officer Pugh added: "Michael's family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families. "I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. "Michael's success and humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him." Darragh O'Loughlin, chief executive of the IHRB, said: "Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom and will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. "Our hearts go out to Michael's family, especially his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most keenly." As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled. Latest horse racing results
