Amateur rider ban to remain for Cheltenham Festival
Amateur riders will not be permitted at this year’s Cheltenham Festival as they are not considered ‘elite’ under the Government’s coronavirus rules
Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival is the most prestigious race meeting in the British National Hunt (jump) racing calendar. It takes place over four days in early spring at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. This year’s meeting takes place from 16-19 March 2021 and it looks set to be as exciting as ever, even if it ultimately takes place behind closed doors.
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Kim Bailey: the Cheltenham Festival won’t be the same without owners *H&H Plus*
H&H’s racing columnist ponders the depressing vision of a Cheltenham Festival without owners at the racecourse
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Champ second-favourite for Cheltenham Gold Cup after unusual prep run
H&H’s racing correspondent Marcus Armytage takes a closer look at Champ ahead of the Cheltenham Gold Cup
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The Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival: everything you need to know
Find out everything you need to know about the Stayers’ Hurdle, which takes place on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival
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Everything you need to know about the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival
Find out everything you need to know about the Champion Hurdle, which takes place on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival
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The Queen Mother Champion Chase: everything you need to know about this Cheltenham Festival race
Find out everything you need to know about the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which takes place on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival
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The Cheltenham Gold Cup: everything you need to know about this historic race
Find out everything you need to know about the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a historic horse race held at the Cheltenham Festival
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Cheltenham Festival’s history – how the prestigious meeting came to be
Each March, most of the world’s best National Hunt horses gather at Cheltenham Racecourse to line-up and take their place at the historic Cheltenham Festival. But where does this jewel in the racing calendar crown originate? We find out...
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Who won which race? Your one-stop shop for Cheltenham Festival results
Throughout the week of great sporting action, you will be able to view the top three past the post Cheltenham Festival results right here. This page will be updated after the conclusion of each race at Cheltenham Racecourse, so keep checking back
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Which race? Which day? What time? The full Cheltenham Festival racecard
On 16 March 2021 the Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Cheltenham Racecourse. Here we bring you a full day-by-day breakdown of the Cheltenham racecard, so that you know what is happening, when at this year’s Festival meeting
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How to watch Cheltenham Festival on TV: your armchair viewing guide
Here’s our full guide of how to watch Cheltenham Festival on TV...
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Former Cheltenham chairman and royal master of horse Lord Vestey dies aged 79
“He was a great team with Lady Vestey and we will really miss them”
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Equestrian sport restart pushed back: no fans at Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham racecourse’s latest update states there will be no spectators at the Festival under current restrictions. Meanwhile, the restart of other equestrian competition has been pushed back
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Meet the racehorse called The Cob: a mischievous Grade Two-winner who despises other horses
Find out more about this characterful racehorse with a backcatalogue of tricks up his sleeve
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New sponsorship deal for The Urban Equestrian Academy, plus the latest partnership news
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Miss going racing? Check out these 7 fun ideas to satisfy your sporting fix
If you're missing going to the races, we have some other racing ideas for you...
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Adam Wedge: I was praying he’d keep going *H&H Plus*
H&H’s guest racing columnist on his win aboard the “little lion”, and focusing on the job
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Cheltenham Festival day four: Al Boum Photo claims back-to-back Gold Cups, while there is a surprise 66/1 Foxhunter victory
Read all the highlights from the final day of the Cheltenham Festival
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Betting on the Cheltenham Festival – Day 4 *Promotion*
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Cheltenham Festival day three: Welsh trainer wins with 50/1 shot, while an old favourite makes a classy comeback in thrilling finish
All the highlights from day three of the Cheltenham Festival
