Al Boum Photo and Louise Duffy: Behind the scenes of the RoR parade at Cheltenham Festival скачать в хорошем качестве

Al Boum Photo and Louise Duffy: Behind the scenes of the RoR parade at Cheltenham Festival

An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed RoR’s special parade at the Cheltenham Festival on 10 March, celebrating the adaptability of former racehorses. We had a quick chat with some of the key people involved in their new lives, and heard about what it's like to have these wonderful horses as part of the family. While the 14 horses in the parade were selected for their achievements on the racecourse, we know most former racehorses were not stars of the track, nor do they need to be in their second careers. What matters is that they are valued by their owners and riders and safeguarded as they enjoy fulfilling lives beyond racing. Events like this help raise the profile of RoR among racegoers and highlight the charity’s work supporting horses beyond the track. A dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (2019 and 2020), Al Boum Photo was the first horse since Best Mate to regain the title, amassing over £1 million in prize money during a distinguished career. Since retiring in 2022, he has embraced eventing and showing with equal enthusiasm. He qualified for the Eventing Ireland National Championships at EI90 in 2024 and stepped up to EI100 in 2025, finishing in the top six in four of his six starts, including runner-up at Ballindenisk International. He has also excelled in working hunter classes and competed at the RoR Championships at Aintree. At home, he enjoys cuddles, loves farm life, sea swims and plenty of well-earned downtime accompanied by lots of carrots.