This is what it’s all about. Cheltenham 2024. Another 28-round battle for custody of the Thompson Family Cheltenham Statue/Trophy looms over the partaking households. As a wise man once said “It’s too late to be scared, it’s time to kill” - metaphorically speaking! Nosce Tiepsum!

People may snipe at the form of that Champion Hurdle, but it’s worth remembering that State Man has now won more Grade Ones (9) than Constitution Hill has had races (8).

I reckon young Mr. Slevin would like that one back.

One of the all-time greats.

Perhaps his crowning moment? If picking just one! Istabraq had been on an 18-month tear en route to this race. Notching up 8 straight victories & went off at 1/7. He’d ultimately win the series 3-1, but very few would’ve beaten Bowe’s charge on this day. youtu.be/pdUrErE1sdQ?si…

Mahler Mission, Panda Boy and Galia des Liteaux.

Can’t be many Grand Nationals in which the frame was filled by a quartet of Grade-1 winning chasers.

Still the BEST sports commentary of all-time. 😂

Leeds, this.

Please don't suffer in silence. There is 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 somebody that will listen.

Pyrotechnic football writing on deadline by Jonathan Liew in trying to describe how badly 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 played tonight

The Timeform report for the Northumberland Vase.

Guns N' Roses performing "You Could Be Mine" in New York City, 1991. 0% autotune 0% lip-sync 100% talent 1000000% pure energy #GunsNRoses

“There are always lessons to be found in the darkest moments. You might hit upon an elegant phrase that stays with you & makes the journey that little bit less bitter. I’ve tried with Leeds & haven’t managed to get beyond these words: for fuck’s sake.” Pirlo, probably. #LUFC

It’s not panic stations by any means, but what I will state is that I’ve not seen anything from 49ers Enterprises that suggests they’re anything like the step up from Radrizzani that they presented themselves as being. #lufc #MOT

Think we can probably be fairly confident there’s nothing much doing at this stage, so this still very much stands. #lufc #mot

There’s been far better winners and performances in the Haydock Park Sprint Cup through the years, but I doubt I’ll ever be as emotionally invested as I was when Pipalong finally landed her major prize. Fantastic mare.