Electric performance sees Kopek Des Bordes crowned at Cheltenham Festival

Kopek Des Bordes did all that was asked of him to land the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sporting...

Cheltenham Festival: D-day for Brighterdaysahead in Champion Hurdle

Gordon Elliott is confident Brighterdaysahead has what it takes to serve it up to Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle...

Nicky Henderson backing Constitution Hill to make Champion point at Cheltenham Festival

Nicky Henderson is pleased it is time for the talking to stop and the action to unfold as Constitution Hill looks...

Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins keen to keep Kopek Des Bordes cool in what will be an emotionally-charged Supreme test

Emotions will be running high ahead of the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, but Willie Mullins is looking to keep a...

Ben Morgan’s Racing tips – Cheltenham Festival Day 2 – Home comforts seem unlikely on second day

Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on an intriguing second day Festival racecard at Cheltenham. Check out Betway’s latest Cheltenham...

Sir Anthony McCoy backing Jonbon to give McManus first taste of Champion Chase glory at Cheltenham Festival

Sir Anthony McCoy is backing Jonbon to deliver a knockout blow to his BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase rivals and break...

Paul Nicholls: No stopping Galopin Des Champs lifting third Gold Cup at Cheltenham Festival

Paul Nicholls believes Galopin Des Champs is “basically a certainty” to win a third Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

Ben Morgan’s Racing tips: Cheltenham Festival Day 1 – Nico De Boinville holds the touchpaper on opening day

Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on a sparkling first day Festival racecard at Cheltenham. Check out Betway’s latest Cheltenham...

Cheltenham Festival likely to be quieter again for Paul Nicholls, but past glories still fire future ambitions

Paul Nicholls is well aware he has enjoyed more than his fair share of magnificent Cheltenham Festival moments over the years....

Exclusive: Former Jockey Daryl Jacob Predicts More Irish Dominance at Cheltenham Festival

Former jockey Daryl Jacob expects Ireland to once again dominate this year’s Cheltenham Festival.  Irish handlers won 18 of the 27...

Gordon Elliott hoping Cheltenham Festival luck will be on his side this year

Gordon Elliott is counting down the days until the Cheltenham Festival as he prepares to send another formidable squad from Cullentra...

Tom Dascombe eyeing Cheltenham Festival first with Hot Fuss

Tom Dascombe has saddled big-race winners around the world, but on Tuesday he could break new ground and have a runner...

Cheltenham Festival: ‘Spectacular’ Brighterdaysahead can do an Annie Power in Champion Hurdle, says Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh is backing Gordon Elliott’s “spectacular” mare Brighterdaysahead to give Constitution Hill a real run for his money in the...

Gordon Elliott: Brighterdaysahead Champion Hurdle bid at Cheltenham Festival ‘good for racing’

Brighterdaysahead is firmly on course for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at next week’s Cheltenham Festival after delighting trainer Gordon Elliott in...

Cheltenham Festival: Weather could be pointing Banbridge towards Gold Cup tilt

A tantalising Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup bid for King George hero Banbridge appears “more likely at this stage”, with Joseph O’Brien...

A true family affair as Olive Nicholls eyes Cheltenham Festival strike with Shearer

Olive Nicholls is gearing up for what would be a momentous occasion for her family if Shearer was to score in...

Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill heads eight-strong Champion Hurdle confirmation list

Constitution Hill will face a maximum of seven rivals when he bids to regain his crown in the Unibet Champion Hurdle...

‘He Was Flying!’ – Constitution Hill Back to His Best as Nicky Henderson Targets Cheltenham Festival Glory

Nicky Henderson’s Champion Hurdle star Constitution Hill erased any doubts surrounding his fitness with a sparkling gallop at Kempton Park last...

Cheltenham Festival news: Kopeck De Mee an “Irish banker” after weights announced

By Callum Close Kopeck De Mee has tumbled in price for three Cheltenham Festival races after handicap weights were revealed. The...

A Morning Well Spent At The Paul Nicholls Yard ahead of Cheltenham Festival

By Sean Trivass Even an hour of more sat in the car park better known as the M25 this morning didn’t...

Dan Skelton’s Cheltenham Festival Fancies

By Sean Trivass In what has become part two of my stable tours before the Cheltenham Festival, I got up at...

Cheltenham Festival 2025 focus: Ryanair Chase & Arkle Challenge Trophy

By Callum Close It is now less than three weeks until the national-hunt season reaches its climax, when the 2025 Cheltenham...

A Nicky Henderson Lucky 15 for Cheltenham Festival 2025

Sean Trivass was lucky enough to be at Nicky Henderson's open day in Lambourn ahead of the Cheltenham Festival and has...

Cheltenham Festival Tips: The New Lion set to roar home in Turners Novices Hurdle

Ben Morgan offers his choices from a star-studded second day line up Turners Novices Hurdle Much like the Supreme, this race...

Dublin Racing Festival winners to watch: Final Demand for starters

Karl Hedley has had a close eye on Festival prospects across the Irish Sea as Ireland looks to continue their recent...

Andy Ayres’ Paddock Picks: Paddy’s got a future

Andy Ayres offers his pick from the paddocks, coiled and ready to spring in the near future, including Derryhassen Paddy for...

Gold Cup Memories: Native River refuses to bend to Might Bite’s will

Graham Buddry recalls Native River’s legendary battle with Might Bite in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018.

Ben Morgan’s Cheltenham Festival Tips: Monty’s star to outshine Galopin Des Champs in Gold cup

Ben Morgan’s brave call to oppose red-hot Galopin’s Gold Cup treble bid Triumph Hurdle  The opener on the final day of...

All in Order: Willie Mullins eyeing more Cheltenham Festival Success

John Anthony reports as the Closutton Cotswolds raiding party limbers up Willie Mullins and Guy Lavender Willie Mullins, the most successful...

Ben Morgan’s Cheltenham Festival Tips: Workahead to go strong in the Supreme Novices Hurdle

Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on a sparkling first day Festival racecard Workahead Supreme Novices Hurdle Eleven out of the last...