The Latest Breaking News from Festival

Jockey James Bowen to miss Cheltenham Festival after breaking arm in Huntingdon fall

James Bowen, 21, will have to wait another 12 months to ride his first Cheltenham Festival winner due to a broken arm, robbing Nicky Henderson of his second jockey

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023

Cheltenham Festival visitors set to be hit with shocking price hike

Cheltenham Festival visitors are set to be hit with a shocking price hike with the festival kicking off next month.

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

Jockeys stunned as first week of new whip rules sees 20 suspensions given

Charlotte Jones was one of 19 riders found to have broken the BHA’s latest whip rules in the first seven days of the new regime

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Gavin Cromwell gives "pretty optimistic" Flooring Porter Cheltenham Festival update

The eight-year-old was a brilliant all-the-way winner of the three-mile showpiece in 2021 and was similarly impressive when successfully defending his crown last season

Irish Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Allaho to miss Cheltenham Festival due to "very rare condition"

The Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old was a brilliant winner of the Ryanair in 2021 under Rachael Blackmore and successfully defended his crown with a sublime front-running performance last season in the hands of Paul Townend

Irish Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Belfast Children's Festival celebrates 25 years with over 100 events across the city

It will run from March 3-12 this year

Belfast Live · Feb 12, 2023

Cheltenham 2023: The top 10 things punters need to avoid in the build-up to next month's four-day Festival

From not taking annual leave to being suckered into ante-post betting, we've compiled a helpful list to make sure your four days in the middle of March are a more pleasant experience.

Irish Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Gordon Elliott confident 'Fresh and well' conflated will make mark in Cheltenham Gold Cup

The nine-year-old was a surprise winner of the Dublin Racing Festival feature 12 months ago, but proved that was no fluke by running well before falling in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham before pushing Clan Des Obeaux close in the Aintree Bowl.

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Look North: Festival celebrating the people of North Belfast back for second year

"The Festival is open to all and is important in recognising the rich heritage and cultural contributions of North Belfast"

Belfast Live · Feb 5, 2023

'Willie Mullins is the same as the Dubs' - Ruby Walsh compares all-conquering trainer to capital's six-in-a-row winning football team ahead of Dublin Racing Festival

Mullins has been champion trainer in Ireland for the last 15 years and recently sent out his 4,000th career winner. Some have criticised his monopoly of the jumping game.

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2023