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A racehorse jumps a fence at Huntingdon Racecourse in February 2026

Champion jockey Sean Bowen features on seven-race card at busy Huntingdon

All the latest from Bedford's nearest jumps track as Secret Des Dieux looks set for Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park next month, after winning in impressive style at Huntingdon on Thursday...
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Act of Innocence with his team including jockey, Nico de Boinville and trainer, Nicky Henderson (right). Image: The Jockey Club

Big name trainers win at Huntingdon ahead of the prized Cheltenham Festival

February is a busy month for Bedford's nearest racecourse at Huntingdon, with some big name jockeys and trainers visiting the racecourse, ahead of a busy card during half-term week...
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A horse race on grass with Horse, Horse race, Jockey. Image: Anilsharma26/Pixabay

The 4 most common sports betting offers when wagering on the Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the big horse racing competitions, and as such, online bookmakers allow people to bet on a lot of options. To enhance the experience, many sites offer a...
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Paul Matthews and Finlay Eaton with the 1995 Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy

Bedford’s very own Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to show off trophy in The Three Cups

Paul Matthews, a regular at the Three Cups on Newnham Street, owned Master Oats who won the Gold Cup in 1995, and now Bedfordians are being given the chance to see the Gold Cup trophy in a special...
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