Cheltenham
# cheltenham - Monday 22 April, 2013
JT McNamara transferred to Dublin hospital to continue recovery
The amateur jockey suffered a neck injury in a serious fall at Cheltenham last month.
# cheltenham - Thursday 18 April, 2013
AP McCoy ‘breathing and conscious’ after heavy Cheltenham fall
The champion jockey was partnering Quantitativeeasing this afternoon.
# cheltenham - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Racing fan writes touching letter to paralysed JT McNamara with €100 donation
The amateur was seriously injured at Cheltenham recently.
# cheltenham - Saturday 30 March, 2013
‘He’s in a positive frame of mind’ — Mick Fitzgerald’s hope for paralysed Irish jockey JT McNamara
The amateur rider fell at Cheltenham earlier this month.
# cheltenham - Friday 29 March, 2013
JT McNamara’s paralysis confirmed following Cheltenham fall
The Injured Jockey’s Fund has issued a statement on the Limerick jockey’s well-being.
# cheltenham - Monday 25 March, 2013
Injured Irish jockey JT McNamara to be moved to Mater Hospital
The 37-year-old is no longer in an induced coma.
# cheltenham - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Injured Irish jockey JT McNamara remains in serious condition after Cheltenham fall
The amateur rider did not suffer a brain injury however.
# cheltenham - Sunday 17 March, 2013
Jockey Davy Russell to leave hospital on Monday
The rider punctured his lung in a nasty incident at Cheltenham during the week.
# cheltenham - Saturday 16 March, 2013
‘Oi Simonsig, Get Your Hands Off My Gold Cup’ Pic of the Day
Simonsig v Bobs Worth v Sir des Champs in the 2014 Gold Cup? Yes please!
Injured Irish jockey JT McNamara in ‘stable condition’ following neck surgery
The 37-year-old remains in an induced coma in Bristol’s Frenchay Hospital.
# cheltenham - Friday 15 March, 2013
6 tips we learned from the celebrities at Cheltenham this week
‘And you say those horses are far away?’
Ireland win Cheltenham: how 14 Irish horses made history in the Cotswolds
It’s all over but Ireland left their mark on Cheltenham, coming home from Prestbury Park with a record-breaking 14 winners to Britain’s 13. Here’s how it happened.
As it happened: Cheltenham Festival, Day 4
If you’re anything like us, it’s time to break into the emergency stash of funds. Stay with us for all of the action on the final day.
Irish jockey JT McNamara fractured 2 vertebrae in Cheltenham fall
The 37-year-old amateur rider was in an induced coma following a serious fall during racing yesterday.
AP McCoy set to ride top Irish hope Sir des Champs in Cheltenham Gold Cup
Further updates are expected today on the condition of JT McNamara, who suffered a “serious neck injury” yesterday.
Friday at Cheltenham: 5 things to say when the office chat turns to racing today
We’ve got one more day of horse-racing goodness before we wave goodbye to Cheltenham for another 12 months. Here’s what’s coming up.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get on that couch.
# cheltenham - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Irish jockey JT McNamara airlifted to hospital from Cheltenham
The 37-year-old rider was seriously injured when his Galaxy Rock fell at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
As it happened: Cheltenham Festival, Day 3
Stuck in the office or out and about? Join us as we attempt to back some winners from the comfort of TheScore.ie HQ.
Irish raid continues as Solwhit storms to World Hurdle win
Davy Russell missed his rides on First Lieutenant and Bog Warrior after he was taken to hospital with a collapsed lung earlier today.
Thursday at Cheltenham: 5 things to say when the office chat turns to racing today
Here are some things to talk about when racing kicks off — apart from the inevitable “Have you got any money left?”
Racing fans again cross fingers as Cheltenham course set for early inspection
Organisers will carry out an 8am precautionary inspection ahead of the third day of the Festival.
# cheltenham - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Sprinter Sacre puts on champion display at Cheltenham
The seven year-old gelding — trained by veteran English handler Nicky Henderson — recorded his eighth win in eight starts.
Day 2 of Cheltenham goes ahead as ill John McCririck vows to make return
The iconic, former Channel 4 man was hospitalised yesterday.
# cheltenham - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
How Day 1 of Cheltenham unfolded in 17 images
The Irish had a fine opening day at this year’s festival.
Ruby Tuesday: Hurricane storms to Champion Hurdle victory
The Willie Mullins-trained gelding is the the first horse to regain the Champion Hurdle since Comedy Of Errors in 1975.
As it happened: Cheltenham Festival: Day 1
It’s most magical time of the year for many racing fans. Join all the runners and riders here for the afternoon.
Infographic: How to pick a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner this week…
They’ve studied the form and put together this attractive guide.
Cheltenham festival given go-ahead following inspection
However, the first race will start 35 minutes late, at 2.05pm.
Poll: Will you have a flutter on the action at Cheltenham this week?
It’s the calm before the Hurricane (Fly). But will you get involved with the racing this week?
Tuesday at Cheltenham: 5 things to say when the office chat turns to racing today
The best horse racing festival in the world kicks off this afternoon (as if you needed reminding). Here’s what we have to look forward to today.
# cheltenham - Monday 11 March, 2013
‘I rode her mother’ — Ted Walsh honoured in song ahead of Cheltenham Festival
It’s about time someone wrote this song.
5 Irish horses that can pay the bills, bust the bailout at Cheltenham
Angela Merkel thinks we’re in the bookies — here are five Irish fancies that you need to keep an eye on.
7 horse-racing clichés you’ll hear this week (and what they actually mean)
Drop these into the office conversation this week and you’ll sound like a racing pro.
21 steps for the authentic Cheltenham experience… even if you’re stuck at home
Didn’t make it to Cheltenham this year? That doesn’t mean you can’t have all the craic.
# cheltenham - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Confused by Cheltenham? Here’s what you will need to get through the week
If you can’t tell Ruby Walsh from Ruby Wax, we’re here to help.
‘Sizing Europe can play in midfield’ — The perfect Cheltenham 4-4-2
We all dream of a team of Hurricane Flys.
# cheltenham - Thursday 7 March, 2013
VIDEO: Here’s a preview of ‘The Irish Road to Cheltenham’
The new RTE show screens at 8.30pm on RTE.



























































