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‘Superstar’ Shishkin dies after suffering leg fracture at Henderson stable

The steeplechaser Shishkin, twice a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, has died after suffering a leg fracture

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: ban on Irish entries would be abject admission of defeat

The idea of even a partial ban on Irish-trained runners in Britain is an affront to the basic principles of competition

The Guardian - UK

Ed Chamberlin previews The Cheltenham Festival 2024: 'There's nowhere quite like Cheltenham'

Ahead of Cheltenham Festival 2024, we spoke to ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin and got his thoughts on one of racing's most exciting annual events.

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Cheltenham In Rude Health But In Danger Of Losing Diehard Racing Fans

The Cheltenham Festival is "critical" for the image and health of British racing though in "many ways the racing fan is being priced out" of this week's showpiece, William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares bookmakers, told AFP.

International Business Times

Willie Mullins: ‘Is this the year we have a blowout at Cheltenham? The expectation is so heavy’

The Irish trainer is expected to dominate at the Cheltenham Festival once again with the milestone of 100 winners firmly in his sights

The Guardian - UK

Assessing the Favourites for the Cheltenham Festival Feature Races

As the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival intensifies, racing enthusiasts eagerly dissect the form, pedigree, and prospects of the favourites poised to grace the hallowed turf of Prestbury Park.

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Assessing the Market for the Queen Mother Champion Chase

As the Cheltenham Festival looms closer, the excitement builds for some of the most thrilling spectacles in horse racing to take place at Prestbury Park.

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Constitution Hill’s poor gallop raises major doubts over Champion Hurdle

Betting for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival has been suspended after a disappointing gallop by hot favourite Constitution Hill at Kempton

The Guardian - UK

Willie Mullins-trained horse dies following Punchestown Festival run weeks after Cheltenham third

The five-year-old finished third behind Marine Nationale and stablemate Facile Vega in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Irish Mirror

Davy Russell - I was disappointed when Michael O'Leary mentioned my family

O'Leary criticised Russell's decision to come out of retirement at the Cheltenham Festival last month, and Russell has now revealed that he was disappointed by the remarks of the Ryanair boss.

Irish Mirror

How JP McManus masterminded another Irish Grand National triumph

McManus splashed the cash to buy I Am Maximus after the gelding ran with much credit at the Cheltenham Festival

Irish Mirror

Man suffers life-changing injuries in attack at the Cheltenham Festival

The victim was assaulted by a group of unknown men

Irish Mirror

Grand National 2023: Jack Kennedy riding out again in bid to be fit for Aintree

Jack Kennedy, stable jockey to Gordon Elliott, has ridden out for the first time since he broke his leg which caused him to miss the Cheltenham Festival

Daily Mirror

Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame to head Paul Nicholls team at Grand National Festival

Bravemansgame, who finished second to Galopin Des Champs at the Cheltenham Festival, is being aimed at the Aintree Bowl on the first day of the Grand National meeting

Daily Mirror

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Grand National 2023: Nicky Henderson admits "clock is ticking” on bid to win iconic race

Britain’s most successful trainer at the Cheltenham Festival, Nicky Henderson, will try to end 44 years of failure in the Grand National with Mister Coffey

Irish Mirror

Rachael Blackmore thanks Jack de Bromhead as she pays emotional tribute to Honeysuckle

The Tipperary jockey guided Honeysuckle to her fourth consecutive victory at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month

Irish Mirror

Cheltenham Festival 2023: How many Irish winners were there on day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival?

It was another fabulous day for the Irish contingent as the 2023 Cheltenham Festival came to a close.

Evening Standard

Cheltenham Festival: Galopin Des Champs wins Gold Cup for Willie Mullins with A Plus Tard pulled up

Galopin Des Champs gave Willie Mullins his third Gold Cup win with a sensational run on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

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The Guardian - UK

Sire Du Berlais shock 33-1 winner of Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival

Sire Du Berlais pulled off a huge shock at 33-1 to win the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday

Liverpool Echo

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Envoi Allen wins the Ryanair Chase

Henry De Bromhead's nine-year-old lands more Grade One glory on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival

Liverpool Echo

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Stage Stars for Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden

Champion trainer Nicholls ends long run without a winner at the Cheltenham Festival in the Grade One Turners Novices' Chase as Good Time Jonny took Pertemps Final

Edinburgh Live

Carol Vorderman speaks out amid 'affair' rumours with Gareth Gates at Cheltenham Festival

Gareth was photographed making Carol throw her head back with laughter as he clutched onto his betting slips during the Cheltenham Festival. The pair were joined by other celebs through the day.

Daily Mirror

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Punter wins over £40,000 from 50p accumulator

After picking a horse in all seven races at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday for an each way accumulator, for a total outlay of £1, the William Hill customer will collect £40,929.31.

Irish Mirror

Cheltenham Festival day 3 tips: David Mullins' selections for Thursday

David Mullins believes his uncle Tony could have a winner at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Cheltenham Festival 2023: JP McManus’s kind gesture to entrust schoolboy with ride on 70th winner

John Gleeson, 18, had never ridden at the Cheltenham Festival but steered A Dream To Share to victory after new owner JP McManus let him keep the mount in the Champion Bumper

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