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Last week

5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

Racing

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

JP McManus-owned gelding regained his Aintree crown.

Updated 11 Apr

2

RIP

Willie Mullins-trained Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory

10 Apr

3

let's get down to quizzness

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

10 Apr

3

Aintree

Aintree Festival round-up: Big wins for Brighterdaysahead and Koktail Divin

9 Apr

Aintree

Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National

9 Apr

Date with Destiny

Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus headlines Grand National declarations

8 Apr

Grand Glory

Pre-race favourite Soldier In Milan wins Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse

6 Apr

1

Winner winner

Victory for 22-1 outsider in eventful renewal of WillowWarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse

5 Apr

This month

April 2026

i am maximus

2024 winner favourite for Aintree Grand National – and Paul Townend looks set to ride

2 Apr

1

Last month

March 2026

Computer Error

Aidan O'Brien horses mistakenly scratched from 2000 Guineas

31 Mar

2

perfect record

Constitution Hill goes two from two on the Flat with victory at Kempton Park

25 Mar

Horse Racing

Nicky Henderson confirms the death of 'unforgettable' stable star Sir Gino

24 Mar

1

cleared

BHA stewards find no evidence of racist abuse by Nico de Boinville at Cheltenham

18 Mar

3

Congratulations

Ruby Walsh hails 'unbelievable' Townend after record fifth Cheltenham Gold Cup

14 Mar

1

RIP

Envoi Allen dies after collapsing following Cheltenham Gold Cup

13 Mar

8

Horse Racing

Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend

13 Mar

6

day four

Cheltenham round-up: Willie and Patrick Mullins combine for 50/1 shock Triumph Hurdle win

Updated 13 Mar

Day Three

Cheltenham round-up: Mullins hits out at course conditions while Heart Wood flies to Ryanair glory

Ireland dominated Thursday’s big races with a clean sweep of all three Grade 1s.

Updated 12 Mar

Cheltenham

33/1 outsider Home By The Lee lands Stayers' Hurdle in shock Irish win at Cheltenham

Ballyburn was second with Bob Olinger in third.

12 Mar

Horse Racing

'All is forgiven': Queally and De Boinville shake hands and look to move on from Cheltenham row

12 Mar

5

Day Two

Cheltenham round-up: Willie Mullins rules supreme with 500/1+ Grade 1 treble

King Rasko Grey, Kitzbuhel and Il Etait Temps made it a day to remember for the Closutton maestro.

Updated 11 Mar

Racing

Il Etait Temps dazzles in Champion Chase against favourite Majborough

11 Mar

1

War of Words

Amateur Waterford jockey accuses Nico de Boinville of ‘horrific’ abuse in row before Cheltenham race

11 Mar

7

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Champion Chase at Cheltenham?

11 Mar

day 1

Cheltenham round-up: Glory for Lossiemouth, as Kargese springs a surprise in the Arkle

Nico De Boinville steered home favourite Old Park Star to win the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Updated 10 Mar

Cheltenham 2026

Magnificent Lossiemouth cruises to Champion Hurdle win for Willie Mullins

Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion filled the places in the opening day’s feature race.

10 Mar

3

JP McManus

'I met Michael O'Leary today - he wished me a happy birthday and said "only the good die young"'

10 Mar

Call it

Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?

10 Mar

Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty: Supreme Novices' fancy Mighty Park 'could be something really special'

9 Mar

Racing

Mullins announces Galopin Des Champs to miss Cheltenham Gold Cup

6 Mar

Cheltenham Festival

Ryanair defence a perfect fit for Fact To File - McCoy

6 Mar

Cheltenham

Marine Nationale ruled out of Champion Chase

3 Mar

1

February

February 2026

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choice

Henderson decides against Champion Hurdle bid for Constitution Hill

25 Feb

2

decision

Constitution Hill '50-50' to run in Champion Hurdle

24 Feb

1

Winner winner

Constitution Hill wins on Flat debut with Oisín Murphy at Southwell

20 Feb

1

Cheltenham 2026

Willie Mullins' Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has ruled out of Cheltenham

20 Feb

Racing

Constitution Hill set for unusual Friday night flat run after narrowly making cut for Southwell

18 Feb

Tribute

'He would want me to keep going' - Alan O’Sullivan on brother Michael's one-year anniversary

16 Feb

Racing

Henderson counting down to only Southwell for now with Constitution Hill

12 Feb

Cheltenham

Trainer confident Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man in perfect condition for Gold Cup

9 Feb

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