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Follow live updates, race results and reports from Tuesday’s action at Cheltenham Racecourse as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway. 4.00 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy Winner- Lossiemouth 7/5 The favourite Loussiemouth at 7/5 secured the win on the straight, continuing his unbeaten run at Cheltenham to make it four victories from four. The pressure […]
It’s the first day of the Cheltenham festival and with the town preparing for a busy week ahead, why is it such a big occasion? The atmosphere of the festival is like nothing else, for racing fans and for non racing fans it seems to be an occasion that Transends the sport. The festival brings […]
Harrison Ferris, Journalist and host of The Big Five podcast, breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the ‘Olympics of Horse Racing’, Cheltenham Festival. What Races are at Cheltenham? “Every single race is split into different categories, you’ve got graded races, listed races and handicaps. “Graded races go from grade one, two and […]
After making his 100th appearance against Gloucester City’s 5-0 win over Wimborne, captain Keiran Thomas becomes the 153rd City player to reach the achievement since 1889. The defender was awarded a celebratory plaque by his manager Daf Williams before their home match vs Bracknell Town on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Jamie Brain “It felt incredible to […]
Cheltenham Festival is known as the most renowned horse racing meet of the year. People come from all over the country to witness the excitement firsthand and dress to prove a point. But what should you wear to Cheltenham and why? Tweed is the pinnacle of British countryside fashion and dates back to the early […]
Constitution Hill has been ruled out of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival following growing concerns about the horse’s welfare, sparking debate among racing fans, campaigners and those within the sport. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Constitution Hill was once considered unstoppable over hurdles. The pair dominated the Champion Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, producing a commanding […]
The Cheltenham Festival is back, and at 1:20pm today the famous roar will rock the town of Cheltenham. Four days of elite national hunt racing, with the British taking on the Irish for the Prestbury Cup. Here is the rundown on day one of the festival. 1:20 – 2m½f Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade […]
Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill insists his team need to stay focused to ensure the Robins keep their status in League Two. The Robins face Fleetwood Town this evening in a repeat of Cotterill’s first game back in charge after 23 years. The return proved to be an emotional day for the Cheltenham boss as Town secured a 2-0 victory, […]
“You’ve got to keep eating away at the industry before you actually get rid of the industry as a whole, and that’s our aim.” Cheltenham Festival. 2006. 20 years ago. For Dene Stanstall, that year was a turning point in his life, and one that forced him to confront the hidden cost behind one of […]
International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to reflect on progress, challenge inequality and celebrate the incredible achievements of women across all areas of society. In football, one movement that has become central to that conversation is Her Game Too – a campaign determined to ensure that sport is a welcoming space for everyone. That message was visible […]