Grey Dawning: Daryl Jacob Tips Upset in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Grey Dawning: Daryl Jacob Tips Upset in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Daryl Jacob believes Grey Dawning can shock the field in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jacob, a Cheltenham Festival-winning rider, feels the 16-1 chance can seal a maiden trainers’ championship for Dan Skelton. Jacob says Grey Dawning’s been targeting the race all year and is overpriced.

Saint Louis Billikens Enter Atlantic 10 Tournament as Top Seed

The Saint Louis Billikens enter the 2026 Atlantic 10 Tournament as the top seed after a 27-4 season. Their first challenge is against the George Washington Revolutionaries, who need a tournament win to reach March Madness. The Billikens are looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

JP McManus Celebrates Birthday with Cheltenham Festival Wins

JP McManus celebrated his 75th birthday with Saratoga’s victory in the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. He also secured a one-two finish with Johnnywho and Jagwar in the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase. It marked McManus’s 85th winner at the Cheltenham Festival.

Russell Takes Pole in F1 China Sprint Qualifying

George Russell claimed Sprint Qualifying pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli ensured Mercedes locked out the front row in Shanghai. Lando Norris was best of the rest, while Max Verstappen finished eighth.

British Hopes Rest on The New Lion at Cheltenham Festival

British fortunes reached a low at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with just five winners trained on these shores. The main British hope this year is The New Lion, winner of the 2025 Turners Novices’ Hurdle for Dan Skelton. The New Lion comes out only third best in the ratings, taking into account the 7 lb he has to concede to the Irish mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdayshead.

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