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Cheltenham Gold Cup Trivia: Part 2

We have talked about several historical moments and interesting facts about the Cheltenham Gold Cup before. In this part, we are going to dig deeper and find some of the best moments of Cheltenham Gold Cup to get that intense feeling and ambience of this race. This will set the mood correctly for this year’s equally interesting indeed.

We all remember the Golden Miller. The horse saved a coach operator in London that was on the verge of bankruptcy and restored the man back to its glory. It was truly a magnificent moment, and it will be remembered as part of the Cheltenham Gold Cup history for sure.

Golden Miller is also the only horse who managed to win the Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup – two of the best horse races in the world filled with top horses and serious trophy contenders – in the same year. This puts Golden Miller in the history of world horse racing for sure, noting him as one of the best horses ever.

Another interesting wins was made by Dawn Run, winning both the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1986. Dawn Run is the only horse who has ever done this, proving his quality as top stallion and noting his name in the history of world as well as UK horse racing.

Michael Dickinson is noted to be the most successful trainer in the history of Cheltenham Gold Cup. Back in 1983, he successfully trained Bregawn and led the horse to Cheltenham Gold Cup victory. What’s impressive about the year was that the horse placing second, third, fourth, and fifth on the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup was also from Dickinson’s stable; it was a superb achievement indeed.

More Cheltenham Gold Cup trivia coming as we get closer to this year’s race, so stay tuned.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Trivia: Part 1

The Cheltenham Gold Cup has been known to be one of the best horse races in the world. With so many interesting moments to follow, being part of history and witnessing the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup yourself is exciting indeed. If you are looking for some of the best Cheltenham Gold Cup moments of all time, you have come to the right page. We are going to take a look at the best, most historical, moments ever recorded in this article.

The 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup was more than just historical. It was recognized as literally the race of champions, with no less than 5 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and future winners competing against each other for the title of champion. The race was won by Garrison Savannah, but it was also followed by former Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Desert Orchid and Norton’s Coin. Let’s not forget that The Fellow and Cool Ground who later on won Cheltenham Gold Cup themselves was also in the race. It was one of the most exciting Cheltenham Gold Cup races ever.

This year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup is no less historical, with arch enemies Kauto Star and Denman looking forward to settling their score. Kauto Star won the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup while Denman took home the 2008 trophy. This is the third year of their rivalries and we will soon see superbly intense race to decide the true champion.

The 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup will also be historical for Kauto Star, with a chance of winning his third trophy and joining a select group of top horses who have won the cup three times. Will that comes true this year for Kauto Star? We would have to wait and see for ourselves as the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup closing in on us fast.

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When the Saints Go Marching In

A lot of experts and critics are seeing this year’s Super Bowl XLIV as rather one-sided. The Indianapolis Colts are showing superb performances throughout the season, with record-breaking 14-2 season to be the best in the history of NFL so far. Bookmakers are agreeing to these critiques as well by giving Colts much tighter odds. Still, the New Orleans Saints are not to be taken lightly.

The Super Bowl betting scene is looking pretty balanced now after a lot of Saints fans place their wagers to enjoy amazing odds on the team. With more people betting on the Saints, the Super Bowl betting scene is getting a lot more exciting. Since the actual event is also closing in on us very fast, now is the best time for those of you backing New Orleans Saints to place your bets quickly and enjoy the best odds.

There are several things you might want to consider to calculate the chances of the Saints winning this year’s Super Bowl. Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem, and Jeremy Shockey are all showing spectacular performances for the team as the leading receivers. The rising quarterback Drew Brees is also more than just capable of supplying these receivers, along with Marques Colston and Reggie Bush, with quality throws and passes. Not only that, the team’s defense line is also showing great performances.

The game will be very close and tight indeed, and we will see how the Saints go marching in. Winning this year’s Super Bowl may not be an impossible task to complete.

Mecca Bingo beats the winter weather

Despite seeing a significant drop in player numbers in their live bingo halls, the online bingo site Mecca has seen players to their internet based site almost double in December.

It is thought a decision to give all new bingo players free games with a £25 free bingo jackpot in each game helped boost player numbers. Previously Mecca Bingo had been offering £20 free but changed the offer when players wanted to get something free without having to add any cash.

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Betting on the 163rd Grand National

The 2010 Grand National will be the 163rd Grand National event held in England. The event will present a lot of fun and excitements as well as action-packed betting opportunities for horse racing fans and visitors alike. The Aintree Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt race in Britain enjoyed by literally millions of die-hard fan each year. A lot of people think of the 2010 Grand National as potentially the best steeplechase so far.

Some of the potential runners in the 2010 Grand National include Butlers Cabin, Slim Pickings, Comply or Die, Black Apalachi, Tricky Trickster, Vic Venturi, and Hello Bud. Other potential horses will also be competing in the 2010 Grand National, so the competition will be generally tight.

To ensure the best experiences in enjoying the Grand National, booking your ticket early and attend the event directly at Aintree are definitely better. Watching the event on the television with friends and colleagues can be fun, but nothing can beat the excitements you will experience while you are at the track and seeing the event directly.

Betting would also be a great way to get that extra edge while watching the event. You can easily find tips and odds of each horse online and place your bets accordingly. You can even find sites which offer free grand national betting, which is great if you don’t want to spend any money. I would personally advise you to wait until March 2010 before placing bets, because the odds — and the condition of the horses competing for the grand prize — are changing as they get closer to the actual race day in April 2010.

The best way to enjoy Online Bingo

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