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 …
Willie Mullins has voiced his frustration with the track conditions at the Cheltenham Festival after withdrawing his top chaser, Fact To File, from the Ryanair Chase on Thursday. Although the ground at Prestbury Park was …
Renowned trainer Willie Mullins has voiced his dissatisfaction with the going at Cheltenham Festival, following the withdrawal of his star chaser Fact To File from the Ryanair Chase on Thursday. Despite the official ground …
Danny Gilligan has been handed a one-day suspension following two false starts in the National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. After previously riding Koktail Brut and Dee Capo …
Danny Gilligan has been handed a one-day suspension for causing misconduct at the start of Tuesday evening’s National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Handicap Chase during the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. The event was …
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 …
With only a week remaining until the Cheltenham Festival kicks off, excitement is reaching fever pitch—especially as the final day, Gold Cup Day, has now officially sold out. Scheduled for Friday, March 13, Gold Cup Day marks …
Dan Skelton is set to make a bold statement at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, with strong contenders in all four feature races. Coming from a prestigious equestrian lineage—being the son of dual Olympic showjumping champion …
Nicky Henderson has finally ended weeks of uncertainty by confirming that Constitution Hill will not run in the upcoming Cheltenham Festival’s Champion Hurdle. Once an unbeatable hurdler and favorite for the 2025 Champion …
Football legend Harry Redknapp has revealed he will wear a lucky tie gifted by Celtic and West Ham icon Paolo Di Canio as he supports his horse, The Jukebox Man, in the 2026 Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup. Redknapp, who …
The Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching, promising an exhilarating gathering for horse racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Scheduled over four days in March, this iconic event held at the Cheltenham Racecourse in the …
Heads Up, the talented five-year-old trained by John McConnell, is preparing for a significant return to Cheltenham this Friday as he advances in his hurdling career. Having finished runner-up in the prestigious Champion …
Cheltenham Racecourse and Paddy Power have jointly announced that the 2025 Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase will be run in honour of Edward O’Grady, one of Ireland’s most celebrated horse trainers. Known for his …
The Cheltenham Festival is contemplating a significant change to its traditional schedule, considering a switch from its current Tuesday-Friday lineup to a Wednesday-Saturday format. While discussions are underway, festival …