Cheltenham Racecourse is the dream destination for racehorse owners and trainers alike, not to mention punters looking for a great day out. Horse & Hound spent a day at Cheltenham with National Hunt trainer Ben Pauling to find out what happens behind-the-scenes. Read the full feature in the current issue of Horse & Hound magazine (25 January 2018) and check out the pictures below of the home of jump racing…
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A view of the weighing room and parade ring at Cheltenham Racecourse
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Richard Johnson in the weighing room
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Horses make their way back to the stables
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A showstopper jacket! Bookmaker John Prendergast
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Ben Pauling saddling up Willoughby Court in the pre-parade paddock
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Pictures of members of the 50 club in the weighing room at Cheltenham Racecourse — these are photos of those jockeys who have achieved 50 winners at Cheltenham
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You can feel the buzz behind the scenes at the stables
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Final checks: Ben saddling up Willoughby Court in the pre-parade paddock. To the right Sizing Tennessee is also being prepared by Colin Tizzard’s team
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Jockey Nico de Boinville is a picture of concentration in the paddock with connections, including the owners’ manager, former top jockey Jason Maguire (left)
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A packed crowd: bustling racegoers place their bets
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Ben Pauling legs up jockey Nico de Boinville onto Willoughby Court
Read the full feature in the current issue of Horse & Hound magazine (25 January 2018)
