Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival is the most prestigious race meeting in the British National Hunt (jump) racing calendar. It takes place over four days in early spring at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire, England.
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‘He read the script’: racehorse who earned +£825,000 bows out with a win on final startBy Lucy Elder Published
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‘You can’t expect 20-plus racehorses to come around a corner in a straight line’, says Davy Russell on the false starts at the Cheltenham FestivalBy Davy Russell Published
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‘The family horse of a lifetime’: homebred star who made Aintree dreams come true retired sound and happyBy Lucy Elder Published
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‘It was just a matter of not falling off’: Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is a class apart, in a race tinged with sadnessBy Jennifer Donald Published
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Cheltenham Gold Cup confirmed runners and riders for 2026 after a late withdrawalBy Jennifer Donald Published
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How to watch Cheltenham Festival 2026 live from anywhere in the world on Gold Cup DayBy Georgia Guerin Published
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Cheltenham day 4 tips from racing experts, including some cracking outsiders and ‘a great each-way bet’ in the Gold CupBy Jennifer Donald Published
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If at first you don’t succeed… It’s fifth time lucky for the Stayers’ winner and H&H columnist strikes with a 40/1 Festival winner on Cheltenham day 3By Jennifer Donald Published
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‘He’s small, cheeky, happy and loves having a fan base’: Meet a British hope for Cheltenham’s Stayers’ Hurdle – and the groom whose nails match his silksBy Jennifer Donald Published
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Cheltenham day 3 tips, including a ‘consistent winning machine’ and a 16/1 tip in the first raceBy Jennifer Donald Published
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‘I’m speechless’: Teenager rides his first Festival winner and a pony-sized 66/1 shot springs a shock on Cheltenham day 2By Jennifer Donald Published
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Conjurer, caviar and quaffing champagne: the £999 train ticket to CheltenhamBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Cheltenham day 2 tips from racing gurus, including an ‘exception that breaks the rule’ in the 1.20pmBy Jennifer Donald Published
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A mighty mare is crowned champion, a 208/1 birthday double and we bid farewell to a jumping legend: Cheltenham day 1By Jennifer Donald Published
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Cheltenham day 1 tips from racing experts (including a 100/1 shot): ‘He’s sure to have improvement in him’By Jennifer Donald Published
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A bluffer’s guide to reading a racecardBy Martha Terry Published
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Cheltenham Festival heroes: Dawn Run – ‘She despised nothing more than the spectre of defeat’By Julian Muscat Published
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Remaining Cheltenham Festival 2026 ticket options now that Gold Cup Day has sold outBy Georgia Guerin Published
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‘It’s a big blow’: defending Champion Chase hero withdrawn from 2026 Cheltenham FestivalBy Lucy Elder Published