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Wednesday, Mar 18

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Crowds flock to see Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior

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Gaelic Warrior became the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to receive a rapturous welcome home from the villagers of Leighlinbridge – and further afield – as he led a parade of Willie Mullins' 2026 Festival heroes, on what the Closutton…

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No evidence to support Queally's racism allegations - BHA

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Nico de Boinville has been cleared of making racist comments towards Irish amateur jockey Declan Queally following an investigation into an incident at the start at the Cheltenham Festival last week.

Tuesday, Mar 17

19

Gerri Colombe scores in Aintree prep at Down Royal

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Gerri Colombe gave Gordon Elliott some decisions to make with a straightforward victory in the Bluegrass Racehorse Cube Chase at Down Royal, where Grand National hero Nick Rockett was third on his return to action.

Monday, Mar 16

15

Nick Rockett set for Down Royal prep ahead of National

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Patrick Mullins is relishing being united with his Grand National hero Nick Rockett when they head to Down Royal to fulfil a key obligation before this year's visit to Aintree.

12

Pierre Bonnard is strongest O'Brien hope for Epsom Derby

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Pierre Bonnard is viewed by Aidan O'Brien as his prime contender for the Betfred Derby at Epsom.

Sunday, Mar 15

16

Progressive Ribee romps home in Irish Lincolnshire

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Fresh from success at the Cheltenham Festival, Colin Keane wasted little time getting back to the more familiar territory of the Curragh winner's enclosure with victory aboard Breaking Dawn.

Saturday, Mar 14

19

Isaac Des Obeaux claims Midlands Grand National

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Isaac Des Obeaux executed a long-held plan for his connections when landing the JenningsBet Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter.

Friday, Mar 13

Mullins heaps 'ultimate' praise on record-breaker Townend

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Willie Mullins was fulsome in his praise of Paul Townend having watched his jockey become the most successful in Cheltenham Gold Cup history with his victory aboard Gaelic Warrior.

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Gaelic Warrior wins Gold Cup as Mullins equals record

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Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Johnny's Jury delivers winning Albert Bartlett verdict

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Johnny's Jury demonstrated plenty of tenacity to take the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Cheltenham wrap: Wilful shows the way in County Hurdle

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British-trained runners filled the first five places as Wilful came come in front in the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham

Cheltenham wrap: Dinoblue defends her Mares' Chase crown

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Dinoblue again showed her toughness and reliability with a successful defence of her Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase crown at Cheltenham.

15

Outsider Apolon De Charnie lands Triumph Hurdle

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Apolon De Charnie shocked the Cheltenham crowd with a 50-1 victory in the JCB Triumph Hurdle.

14

Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 recap and reports

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All the action, as it happened, on the final afternoon of this year's Cheltenham Festival. The feature Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup went the way of Gaelic Warrior, who was an ultra-impressive winner of chasing's blue riband under Paul…

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Spillane's Tower out of Gold Cup due to track conditions

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Spillane's Tower has been declared a non-runner in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, with connections of the opinion parts of the track are "still on the quick side".

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Inothewayurthinkin in hunt for unlikely Gold Cup defence

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Gavin Cromwell is more hopeful than confident about the chances of Inothewayurthinkin successfully defending his crown in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thursday, Mar 12

20

Excitement grows for most open Gold Cup in memory

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Andy McNamara looks ahead to the most open Cheltenham Gold Cup in recent memory and what it could mean for the runners and riders.

Cork teenager rides winner in Kim Muir Challenge Cup

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Cork teenager Shane Cotter continued his remarkable rise in the sport by riding Ask Brewster showed to win the Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.

18

Heart Wood flies home for De Bromhead in the Ryanair

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Heart Wood eased to victory to take the Ryanair Chase in convincing style at the Cheltenham Festival.

17

Home By The Lee rips up script in Stayers' Hurdle

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Stamina came to the fore as Home By The Lee made it fifth time lucky in the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

De Boinville and Queally shake hands after argument

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Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally appeared to reconcile after their clash before the start of the opening race at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.

Wodhooh provides Elliott respite at Cheltenham again

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Gordon Elliott got off the mark at the Cheltenham Festival when Wodhooh justified favouritism with a game display in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.

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Cheltenham round-up: White Noise springs shock in opener

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Tom Bellamy tasted success at the Cheltenham Festival for the first time as White Noise regained the winning thread in the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle.

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Cheltenham Festival: Day 3 recap and reports

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The Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase were the races of main interest on day three at the Cheltenham Festival. Read back on them here.

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Redknapp hopes Jukebox Man can call the tune in Gold Cup

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Owner Harry Redknapp staying calm ahead of The Jukebox Man's quest to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Wednesday, Mar 11

22

Elliott looks to Teahupoo for relief in Stayers' Hurdle

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Gordon Elliott is confident his Cullentra "warrior" Teahupoo can regain his crown in the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle.

Fact To File bids to defend Ryanair Chase crown

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After swerving a tilt at Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, Fact To File is back to defend the Ryanair Chase crown he won so impressively last year, this time in a fascinating clash with the hugely popular Jonbon.

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Fact to File looks good fit for Ryanair carry-on

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Fact to File connections could have taken a shot at the Gold Cup but instead have opted for Thursday's Ryanair chase, such is the reality of a four-day festival.

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Il Etait Temps sweeps Queen Mother Chase for Mullins

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Il Etait Temps survived a final-fence scare to finally conquer the Cheltenham Festival in an enthralling BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase.

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Jockeys clash over 'horrific' Festival starting procedure

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The starting procedure at the Cheltenham Festival came under scrutiny again on Wednesday, with Irish amateur Declan Queally seemingly exchanging words with Nico de Boinville prior to the Turners Novices' Hurdle.