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The Festival 2019: Master Minded one of the stars in RoR parade

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Master Minded, dual winner of the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase (2008 & 2009), will make his first appearance on a racecourse in over seven years when he joins the parade of retrained racehorses on Champion Day at The Festival(TM) presented by Magners at Cheltenham on Tuesday 12th March. The annual […]

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Shining a Light on Racing’s Stars for International Women’s Day 2019

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.18″] To celebrate International Women’s Day this Friday 8th March, Great British Racing is showcasing extraordinary women in jump racing ahead of one of the biggest sporting events of the year, The Festival™ presented by Magners, at Cheltenham Racecourse, from Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th March. Women have historically achieved great results

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The Festival 2019: Leading trainers

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.13″] Gordon Elliott captured The Irish Independent Leading Trainer Award for the second successive year in 2018, sending out a magnificent joint-record eight winners over the four days of The Festival™ presented by Magners. Elliott’s eight winners equalled the record set by his great rival in Ireland, Willie Mullins, in 2015. Mullins

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The Festival 2019: Leading Jockeys

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.13″] Davy Russell bagged his first Holland Cooper Leading Jockey Award at The Festival™ presented by Magners in 2018. The experienced Irish rider, who partnered his first winner at The Festival in 2006, narrowly edged out fellow Irish jockey Jack Kennedy. Both riders achieved four winners over the four days last year,

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Cheltenham Festival 2018 Review: St Patrick’s Thursday in Pictures

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] St Patrick’s Thursday at The Cheltenham Festival 2018 included the Grade One Stayer’s Hurdle, as well as a substantial presence by Irish brewer Guinness! There was a new note for the history books as Willie Mullins-trained Penhill became the first horse to win the G1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and

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Cheltenham Festival 2018: RoR Parade to Star Champions Old and New

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] A new generation of retired racehorses and former Festival favourites will feature in this year’s Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Parade, held on Champion Day, the opening day of The Festival at Cheltenham, Tuesday 13th March. The parade, scheduled to start at 12.30pm, showcases the range of activities open to racehorses

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Dom Joly’s Insider’s Guide to the Cheltenham Festival

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Not sure what to expect at the Cheltenham Festival? Dom Joly, local resident and best known as the star of Trigger Happy TV presents a four-part series where he discovers how to get ready for the Cheltenham Festival – his own Insider’s Guide. The first episode follows Dom to London where he

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The Cheltenham Roar (Digitally)!

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] Anticipation for the fun of the Cheltenham Festival next week is hitting a fever pitch and the folks at Racing Post have delivered the most fun digital accessory:  Cheltenham Festival themed sticker emojis for your iPhone or Android. Use the stickers inside your text messages, in WhatsApp, on Facebook, Twitter

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Cheltenham Festival Guide 2017

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Cheltenham Festival Guide 2017 The Cheltenham Festival 2017 is not only the highlight of the UK and Irish National Hunt (jumps) racing season but it’s also a world-class sporting event. This Cheltenham Festival Guide 2017 will tell you everything you need to know about the event,

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The Story Behind Cheltenham’s Statue of Sir AP McCoy

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Cheltenham Racecourse commissioned a statue of Sir AP McCoy which was unveiled on the opening day of The Festival, Champion Day, Tuesday 14th March 2017. The lifesize bronze of record-breaking legendary jockey, Sir AP McCoy, is situated on the Best Mate Plaza by the north entrance to the racecourse. Here is the

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