Tag Archives: Nicky Henderson

“It’s so good as it is” as Cheltenham Festival sticks by four-day schedule

SBC News “It’s so good as it is” as Cheltenham Festival sticks by four-day schedule

Following a consultation into whether Cheltenham Festival should be extended to a five-day meet, the Jockey Club has decided to keep the event at its original four, the Racing Post reported. Named jump racing’s biggest meeting, the potential extension would have resulted in six races being run each day. Therefore, with an extra two races being added, the total number …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Santini could deliver Henderson Gold Cup win says Coral

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Santini could deliver Henderson Gold Cup win says Coral

With 11 days to go until the racing industry descends on Cheltenham Racecourse, SBC has been getting the run-down from major betting operators on what to look out for at The Festival. We’ve been asking whether we could be seeing a ‘wednesday wipeout’ and what the chances are of Willie Mullins retaining the Gold Cup title. Speaking to Harry Aitkenhead, PR …

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BHA states schedule 5 ruling is “there for good reason” amid backlash from racing community

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The British Horseracing Association (BHA) has defended its decision to fine trainer Henry Oliver, citing that the schedule five ruling which discourages trainers and representatives from encouraging horses to start, “is there for good reason”. Schedule five on starting procedures explicitly states that no trainer nor representative is allowed to initiate the start of a race without the permission of …

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Unibet falls foul with ‘sponsored’ Henderson tweet

SBC News Unibet falls foul with 'sponsored' Henderson tweet

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a tweet from the account of horseracing trainer Nicky Henderson promoting one of his blogs on Unibet’s content site did not qualify as ‘editorial content’ and should have been marked as a sponsored marketing communication. The tweet, posted on 27 October, stated: “We’re underway with the jumps and my exclusive @unibet blog is now ready …

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Harry Whittington on-board with Betdaq as brand ambassador

SBC News Harry Whittington on-board with Betdaq as brand ambassador

Betdaq has unveiled its latest brand ambassador, with grade 1 winning National Hunt trainer Harry Whittington aligning himself with the online betting exchange brand. Under the terms of the partnership Whittington is to provide content on a weekly basis to Betdaq’s multi-sport content site, betdaqtips.com, which will see its customers offered a unique insight “into one of the UK’s most …

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At The Races hosts unique Punchestown Festival Preview at The Irish Embassy in London

SBC News At The Races hosts unique Punchestown Festival Preview at The Irish Embassy in London

At The Races will give viewers and invited guests a great opportunity to gain valuable insight into the upcoming Punchestown Festival (Tuesday 28th April – Saturday 2nd May) with an exclusive Punchestown Festival Preview to be held at The Irish Embassy in London tonight. The evening will celebrate the Festival and Irish racing generally with At The Races viewers able to tune into …

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