Brian Gosden

Brian Gosden

Sports journalist. Writer across many sports.

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What we learned from Cheltenham Festival Trials Day 2019
Opinion

What we learned from Cheltenham Festival Trials Day 2019

As the final chance to impress at Cheltenham before the Festival itself in March, the significance of Festival Trials day cannot be understated. From Gold Cup and Stayers’ Hurdle trials to novice events over both sets of obstacles, clues for horse racing fans moving forward can often be found at the one-day meeting. This year’s […]

Will Presenting Percy take the step up at Cheltenham?
Opinion

Will Presenting Percy take the step up at Cheltenham?

Presenting Percy has proved his quality at Cheltenham Festival in the past, producing two wins at the week-long event, but now could be the time for the ultimate prize of the Gold Cup. Patrick Kelly’s charge has secured back-to-back wins at the Festival, claiming the Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle and the Novices’ Chase crowns over […]

John Hales hoping Politologue can bring him some Christmas cheer
Opinion

John Hales hoping Politologue can bring him some Christmas cheer

Owner John Hales has previous form when it comes to the King George VI Chase and he’s hoping that Politologue can give him plenty to cheer in the 2018’s Boxing Day spectacle. He’s previously enjoyed success in the Kempton contest with One Man, who was victorious twice in the race in 1996.  The card was […]