Cheltenham Festival 2025: Champion Hurdle analysis and preview

By Callum Close National-hunt’s elite from Britain and Ireland will resume their yearly head-to-head for glory when the 2025 Cheltenham Festival...

Corbetts Cross camp keeping Cheltenham Gold Cup prep options open

Emmet Mullins has yet to decide whether to give Corbetts Cross another prep run ahead of a planned tilt at the...

Barry Connell convinced Marine Nationale is coming right for Cheltenham

Barry Connell believes he is heading to Cheltenham with the best Irish-trained prospect of toppling Jonbon in the Queen Mother Champion...

Where does Cheltenham Festival rank among UK racecourses for its ‘unbearable’ queues?

Nothing dampens an exhilarating day at the races quite like a queue that just won’t budge. Racegoers attend the races for the thrill...

Craig Kieswetter hoping Karbau can hit Cheltenham rivals for six

Craig Kieswetter is relishing another trip to the Cheltenham Festival after the exciting Karbau dazzled at Punchestown recently. The former England...

Sixmilebridge sparks Cheltenham Festival dream for Megson

Owner Andrew Megson is struggling to contain his excitement for the Cheltenham Festival after Sixmilebridge stated his Turners Novices’ Hurdle case...

Cheltenham Gold Cup dream very much alive for L’Homme Presse camp

It could prove an exciting spring for connections of L’Homme Presse, who now have Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup dreams after his...

Jagwar to take direct Cheltenham Festival route

Jagwar is likely to head straight to the Cheltenham Festival after leading home a one-two for Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero...

Gordon Elliott keeping ‘all options’ open for Grand National-entered Gerri Colombe

Gerri Colombe could clash with I Am Maximus at Aintree in the spring after his name appeared among 90 entries for...

Dancing City states Cheltenham Festival claim with easy Naas verdict

Dancing City is as low as 7-2 favourite for the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase following a taking win at Naas on...

Potters Charm team expecting ‘different horse’ at Cheltenham Festival

Connections fully expect Potters Charm to rebound at the Cheltenham Festival after an unexpected Trials Day defeat. The six-year-old was contesting...

Windbeneathmywings ‘ticking over’ with Cheltenham on the horizon

David Pipe’s Champion Bumper hope Windbeneathmywings is limbering up for the Cheltenham Festival as eligibility rules prevent him from running again...

L’Homme Presse ready to stake Cheltenham Gold Cup claims

L’Homme Presse has the chance to put himself in the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture when he returns to the scene of...

Constitution Hill ‘up for it’ ahead of Cheltenham Festival prep

Some may have doubted Nicky Henderson in the Kempton winner’s enclosure on Boxing Day when he suggested Constitution Hill might well...

Cheltenham and Doncaster racing tips: The Moon is the next stop for Billy!!

Racing Ahead’s horse racing tipster Ben Morgan has some picks for two races at Cheltenham and the 3.50pm at Doncaster. Saturday...

Straight to Cheltenham Festival for Supreme favourite Salvator Mundi

Willie Mullins insists he has plenty of faith in Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favourite Salvator Mundi and will now send...

Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth possible for Cheltenham rematch

Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth could clash again after both appeared among six entries for the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday....

Ifiwerearichman taking direct route to Cheltenham

Ifiwerearichman will be heading straight to the Cheltenham Festival for the novices’ handicap chase, trainer Paul Nolan has confirmed. The seven-year-old...

Yeah Man could be right in Grand National contention if Thyestes run goes well

Yeah Man could set up a shot at the Randox Grand National when poised for a starring role in the Goffs...

Cheltenham News: Will Jonbon gain first Festival win at the 2025 event? 

By Callum Close Jonbon has won nine grade ones and will look to win his first Cheltenham Festival race to earn...

Broadway Boy team plotting Grand National route

All roads lead to the Randox Grand National with Broadway Boy after his team found valid excuses for his below-par display...

Jubilee Alpha sets up Cheltenham bid with Windsor victory

There are bigger things in store for Jubilee Alpha after winning the Fitzdares Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Windsor. Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old...

Nicky Henderson relieved ‘brave’ early call on Constitution Hill proved right one at Cheltenham trials day

Nicky Henderson felt he was “a bit brave” stating his plan to run Constitution Hill at Cheltenham on Trials day before...

James Gate open for return to Cheltenham Festival after Navan success

James’s Gate could have another Cheltenham Festival trip on his agenda after he overcame a final hurdle mistake to claim an...

HARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree

Jumps trainer Harry Derham spoke exclusively to online tips centre OLBG with plans in place to target the Foxhunters at Aintree. 

Glencaraig Lady and the quest for Gold Cup glory

Glencaraig Lady was amongst the most talented of mares but her quest for glory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup required enormous...

Sir Gino: Henderson star looks the real deal

John Anthony runs the rule over some standout recent jumps performances and ponders their Cheltenham Festival aspirations

Ben Jones: Rising Welsh star keeps his eye on the ball

Nick Townsend talks to Ben Jones, a rising star on the jumps scene and proud Welshman with a sporting background.

HIGH FIVE AND MORE FOR JOSH: Mike Drowne hails West Country’s star Point-to-Point rider-trainer

Mike Drowne hails West Country’s star Point-to-Point rider-trainer.

New Year’s Festival Clues in Ireland

Karl Hedley takes a look at some New Year's winner from Ireland and how their Cheltenham Festival aspirations might have been...