Cheltenham Racecourse Cancels Remaining Season Fixtures for Drainage Upgrades Monday, March 30, 2026 cheltenham racecourse jumpracing drainage trackmaintenance cancellations refunds racingseason trackupgrades horseracing Cheltenham Racecourse has announced the cancellation of the final three fixtures of the current season to undertake essential upgrades to the drainage system along the home straight. This decision follows a significant … Read More
Cheltenham Festival Sees Attendance Rise with Record Crowds and Thrilling Races Monday, March 16, 2026 cheltenham festival attendance racing goldcup gaelicwarrior paultownend jumpracing ladyday prestburypark The Cheltenham Festival has wrapped up a “terrific” week, with attendance figures rising significantly compared to last year’s event. This year, a total of 226,223 visitors attended the four-day Festival at … Read More
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Haiti Couleurs Poised to End Wales’ 36-Year Gold Cup Wait Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham goldcup haiticouleurs jumpracing williemullins nickyhenderson paulnolan triumphhurdle handicap nationalhunt It has been 36 years since a Welsh-trained horse triumphed at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious events in jump racing. In 1981, Sirrell Griffiths, a dairy farmer from Lampeter, shocked racing fans when his … Read More
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Live Updates from Day 1 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 cheltenham racing festival horseracing nationalhunt liveupdates day1 jumpracing chase hurdles The Cheltenham Festival 2026 has officially kicked off, bringing with it the anticipation, thrills, and unforgettable moments that fans of National Hunt racing cherish. Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be an … Read More
Manchester United Legend Bryan Robson Praises Cheltenham Festival’s Unique Atmosphere Thursday, March 5, 2026 cheltenham robson manchesterunited football racing ferguson camaraderie jumpracing festival sports sport Bryan Robson, the iconic Manchester United captain who served the club for 13 years, declares that “there is nothing like Cheltenham Festival.” The football legend, who made 345 appearances and scored 74 goals for … Read More
Cheltenham Festival CEO Guy Lavender Revels in Race Day Excitement Ahead of 2026 Event Saturday, February 28, 2026 cheltenham festival racing guylavender jumpracing goldcup racecourse trainers event sport With the Cheltenham Festival kicking off on Tuesday, March 10, CEO Guy Lavender is gearing up for what promises to be an iconic week of jump racing. Having taken the helm in August 2024 after seven years leading the … Read More