cheltenham

2538 days ago

Tom Winnifrith photo bearcast - the best of British, the worst of British this Christmastime

Excuse the late Bearcast but my journey back from my father's in Shipston in the snow covered Cotswolds was long and eventful as I discuss in this podcast. In a valley on the Road between Stow and Cheltenham I took part in and saw the best of selfless Britishness, folks acting with a true Christmas spirit. And also the worst, in spades. The photos give some idea of the scene as I explain what went on. Normal service resumes tomorrow.

3904 days ago

Weekly Caption Contest – Evil Knievil hard at work Edition

Infamous bear raider and gambling addict Evil Knievil tells me he is “exhausted” after a hard week’s work studying the form for Cheltenham. His tax free winnings are £150,000. No doubt George Osborne thinks that EK would be “happier” paying 40% tax on them. In honour of the great man – a star speaker at UK Investor Show – we depict this “worker” labouring away with the tools of his trade.

Please supply suitable captions on the comments section below. The best entry wins a 50% off voucher for Maribelle’s



For what it is worth my entry is:

“London Electricity reconnects power & vintners across London celebrate as a member of the labouring classes puts in a week of honest graft and finally pays his bills.”

I am sure you can do better. Post your captions in the comments section below.

Last week I asked for captions for this picture.



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3904 days ago

Evil Knievil wins £150,000 on Cheltenham week – what next?

Bear raider Evil Knievil says that he will be resting this weekend after what he describes as “ a hard week’s work” gambling on Cheltenham. 

Assisted greatly by yesterday’s Gold Cup tip for Shareprophets readers (HERE) which netted him £50,000 his total winnings from Cheltenham week have been £150,000. Knievil says that this is a festival where no-one tries to throw races so studying form pays off but “it is jolly hard work.” 

What next? 

3906 days ago

Evil Knievil now £90,000 ahead on Cheltenham – his Gold Cup tip revealed

Bear raider Evil Knievil is now £90,000 ahead on the Cheltenham Festival, in good part thanks to yesterday’s 10-1 nap romping home. He says that this is “hard tax free work” and looks forward to a good sleep this weekend. But he is not finished yet.