Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star is a contender in the Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The field includes Mighty Park, El Cairos and Talk The Talk. Old Park Star will be trying to give Great Britain the best possible start.
No. 2 seed Virginia battles No. 7 seed NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 12. The game is set for Noon at Spectrum Center. The match will be broadcast on ESPN2 and Virginia Sports Radio Network.
Gemma Collins celebrated a £5,000 win at the Cheltenham races. Her horse, Meetmebythesea, came first in the 2pm race. The reality star joined other celebrities at the event.
Haiti Couleurs, trained by Rebecca Curtis, is aiming for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory. The nine-year-old has already won the Welsh Grand National and Denman Chase this season. Curtis feared the horse may never run again after an injury before his planned debut.
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a two-year contract with former Washington defensive end Jacob Martin. Martin, a 2018 sixth-round pick, has played for several NFL teams. Last season may have been the best of Martin’s career: He played in all 17 games, starting 14, and recorded a career-high 5.5 sacks.
Wodhooh, ridden by Jack Kennedy, won the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The win marked a significant moment for trainer Gordon Elliott. Jade De Grugy, ridden by Paul Townend, finished second.
Gordon Elliott, with 41 previous Cheltenham winners, is aiming to repeat his golden years at the 2026 Festival. He had one victory last year and has a substantial team this year, with 146 early entries. Brighterdaysahead is entered in two races, with her best chance of a win in the Champion Hurdle.
The UMass Minutemen are set to face the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference quarterfinal matchup. UMass is coming off a 94-82 win over Ohio. Miami defeated Ohio 110-108 in overtime to close out the regular season.
A preview of the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle on day three of the Cheltenham Festival suggests Bob Olinger could repeat his victory. Teahupoo, the 2024 winner, may struggle on the drying ground. Kabral du Mathan is also considered a strong contender.
Lossiemouth’s dominant Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham helped brighten the mood after a buildup dominated by talk of civil war within racing. The opening day attendance reached a three-year high. Old Park Star also took the opener.