Saturday 26 September 2020
Can Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson keep yesterday’s show on the road today? Mark Hobbs runs through today’s card.
As Hector might be shouting at this very instant in field in the Cotswolds: let yourself go.
Yesterday, three horses lost their lives on the first afternoon of racing at the Festival.
A mixed day for punters, but a landmark day for Irish jockeys, particularly Barry Geraghty who claimed three wins.
It wasn’t a particularly good day to be a photographer at trackside… but here’s what the snappers at Prestbury Park captured earlier.
Finian’s Rainbow comes in first after last fence dolled off in day’s feature race.
Get those two-cent coins stacked nice and high, we’re going minute-by-minute for day two of the greatest equine show on earth.
Strap yourself in… here we go again.
Even if Hurricane Fly’s defeat leaves you broke, today’s another day.
Glenfarclas Handicap Chase favourite Scotsirish and Garde Champetre were put down after what was the fifth race on the card before Educated Evans fell in the last.
Paul Nicholls’ runner denied the much fancied favourite Hurricane Fly to put a spring in the step of the turf accountants trackside.
Here’s how Centenary Day looked on a day when banker Hurricane Fly failed to cash.
No need to sneak out of work (much) we’re bringing you live up to the minute updates from the festival.
Will it be Ruby Tuesday (and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday) again this year? Or will somebody else steal the headlines? Here’s the three men who would be top jockey.
Can’t figure out which tail to pin on which donkey? Mark Hobbs has you, and your hard-earned cash, in his best interests.
Every weekday morning we bring you all you need to know by 9AM, except who’s going to win the 2.40.
On the first day of action at Prestbury Park, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.
If you still need something to get you in the mood, this recap of Ireland’s finest hour at Cheltenham should do the trick.
Watch out, Long Run. A certain horse beneath Ruby Walsh will be aiming for his third Gold Cup this Friday.
We’re not the only ones letting the excitement get to us today.
We study the trends to try to narrow the field ahead of the start of the festival tomorrow. And then just pick the one with the pretty silks.
Colm Murphy’s Voler la Vedette is “more than likely” to compete against Big Buck’s in the Cheltenham World Hurdle, the trainer said yesterday.
Colm Murphy is likely to pull Voler la Vedette from Sunday’s BHP Irish Champion Hurdle unless the ground softens considerably.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of that first cup of coffee.
Trainer Willie Mullins has targeted this month’s Irish Champion Hurdle for Hurricane Fly’s seasonal reappearance.
Demot Weld’s filly got up to win the feature race on day four at Leopardstown, beating favourite Thousand Stars into second place.
Willie Mullins has pulled the Champion Hurdle winner from Thursday’s Istabraq Festival Hurdle.
Here’s everything you need to know this morning – apart from where you left those snow socks you bought last year.
Mark Hobbs came dangerously close to Grand National glory with 22/1 shot Western Charmer yesterday. Read his thoughts on the final day of the Fairyhouse meeting here.
Katie Walsh’s dream of making her Grand National debut has been scuppered by Our Monty’s late withdrawal.
Paul Nicholls’ chaser is targeting the Guinness Gold Cup on May 4 as his final contest of the season.
Missed today’s Cheltenham action? We skip through the highlights and lowlights of the day’s racing so that you don’t feel left out.
In-house racing supremo Mark Hobbs offers his thoughts on today’s Shamrock Paddy Chase at Gowran Park today.
Ruby Walsh is set for make his racing return on Friday after a four-month injury lay-off.
Both Cooldine and stablemate Mikael d’Haguenet have “worked very well” according to their trainer as they prepare for this weekend’s Hennessy Gold Cup meeting.
Racing world mourns passing of great.
