Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Festival 2026 news: Harry Skelton names his favourite “banker of the week”
Jockey Harry Skelton has named The New Lion as his banker for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with the meeting now just eight days away.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 12 hours agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Arkle Challenge Trophy race analysis and preview
The climax of the 2026 British National Hunt season is almost upon us, as the Cheltenham Festival begins in eight days’ time.
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Racing Ahead
/ 5 days agoAdvertise in the April 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine featuring the Grand National and Scottish National!
The April 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine, featuring the Grand National and Scottish National, will be on sale from 19th March 2026 for 35 days, packed with...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Townend hoping Grangeclare West can provide Grand National clues in the Bobbyjo Chase
Paul Townend has sided with Grangeclare West in Saturday’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, a race won by I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett en route to Grand National...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoPRINCE PUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots
Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoSNIFFING OUT THE WINNERS
GREYHOUND RACING Francis Fitzgerald says punters in the know keep their nose on the market For many people, a night at the greyhound track is about the atmosphere,...
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Irish Racing
/ 2 weeks agoSPOTLIGHT ON IRISH RAIDERS: Karl Hedley is our man with his eye on Ireland’s Cheltenham contenders
Karl Hedley is our man with his eye on Ireland’s Cheltenham contenders...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoYOUNG PERSON’S GAME AFTER ALL: Johnathan Hobbs – crowds are voting with their feet
So if Friday Night Live tells us anything, it’s that people want to come racing -especially young people. The success of the Arc, ITV Racing and Invades partnership was...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoOSCAR WINNER TOPS THE BILL: Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival
Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoIT’S MAX VALUE FOR MY MONEY: TOP TIPSTER’S FAB FOUR
Paul Jacobs is sticking his neck out in look through Gold Cup crystal ball. I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townsend to Grand National win Trying to predict...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoLION TO ROAR AS CHAMPION: Cheltenham Day One – Ben Morgan relishes the prospect of drama on opening day at Prestbury Park
Ben Morgan relishes the prospect of drama on opening day at Prestbury Park...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoSUD GOOD FOR BATTLE ROYAL: Cheltenham Day Two – Ben Morgan checks out Wednesday and an epic Champion Chase line up
Ben Morgan checks out Wednesday and an epic Champion Chase line-up...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoLOSSIE CAN COME HOME
CHELTENHAM DAY THREE Ben Morgan sees Mullins superstar back on top in the mares’ highlight Lossiemouth ridden by Paul Townend Mares Novice Hurdle Last year’s Champion Bumper heroine,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – March 2026 Bumper Cheltenham Edition
It is time to smile off the troubles and woes of winter and jump to the joys of Festival spring.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoJANGO IS THE GOLDEN SHOT: Cheltenham Day Four – Ben Morgan is backing the Baie for the Blue Riband
Ben Morgan looks at all the races on day four of the Cheltenham Festival, featuring the Gold Cup and the Triumph Hurdle.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoPRACTICE WINS THE BIG MONEY: Pro punter, pundit and comedian Ross Brierley on work ethic
Simon Nott interviewed Ross Brierley for Star Sports Betting People and with the kind permission of the bookmaking company Racing Ahead offers here a second instalment print version...
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Big Interview
/ 2 weeks agoBEN’S JUKEBOX HIT FOR HARRY: Nick Townsend talks Gold Cup hopes to King George winner Ben Jones
Stride into Kempton Park on a quiet Monday of relatively modest racing fare, and you can’t help but contrast the atmosphere with the tumult here just over five...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoNO COMMENT? THAT’S DUMB: Rolf Johnson asks – Can racing find its voice again?
Hackneyed “Ten (or more, if the editor is short of inspiration) Best” Derby winners, jockeys, gambles, divot treaders, jobsworths (the last is a joke of course) are bland-on-bland...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoAISLING ROUTE TO CLOUD NINE
Ian Heitman sees Oscar leading the charge for winter’s top Flat prizes Diligent Harry ridden by Saffie Osborne (left) wins at Newcastle in June and inset right: Jockey...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoJENNY NEEDED ALL HER SAVVY
Graham Buddry recalls legend and training miracle Garrison Savannah Jenny Pitman with her father George Harvey and 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Garrison Savannah To the layman the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoCHELTENHAM SPECIAL: DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES – Graham Buddry shares his views on The Festival… and the jockeys
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival was probably the strangest mix of Fairytale and Nightmare that any of us have ever experienced. Racegoers react after Constitution Hill falls in the...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNOT SO OLD, HE’S A STAR: Paul Ferguson shares his top four Cheltenham selections
Paul Ferguson shares his top four Cheltenham selections...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 2 weeks agoTUTTI FRUITY: Andy Ayres brings positive news from around the paddocks
Andy Ayres brings positive news from around the paddocks...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoCHANCES WIN THE SHADOWS: ANDY NEWTON’S 2026 IMPERIAL CUP BETTING TRENDS
With the 2026 Cheltenham Festival now firmly in our sights there’s a lot to get excited about this month, but with plenty of coverage from the best four...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks ago2026 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide – Get Your £4 DISCOUNT!
LOVE THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL? Then you will love the 2026 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide in association with Hollywood Bets. A firm favourite with punters for nearly two...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoAdvertise in the March 2026 bumper Cheltenham edition of Racing Ahead Magazine!
The March 2026 bumper Cheltenham edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 19th February 2026, packed with all the latest news, features and insight from across the racing world.
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 1 month agoDAN’S MAESTRO LOOKS THE PART: Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through
Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through Klimt Madrik and Kevin Brogan (right, purple banded cap) win at Newbury in November and inset...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoNICKY AIMING FOR MORE JOY: Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight
Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight Joyeuse and insets from left: Gary Moore and Jonjo O’Neill With the Cheltenham Festival very much on the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoTROPHY FOR THE KEMPTON STARS: Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature
Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature Katate Dori and inset: Trainer Philip Hobbs Older racing fans might still still refer to this month’s...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoOUT AND ABOUT: Richard Eagle keeps tabs as trainers shift focus in the winter conditions
At this time of the year it is bordering on “all quiet on the Epsom front”. These days none of the local trainers would boast of handling many...
Cheltenham Festival
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