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Smuggling booze into Cheltenham? It makes for painful headlines but the Jockey Club must bear a lot of the blame

Smuggling booze into Cheltenham? It makes for painful headlines but the Jockey Club must bear a lot of the blame

So many dramatic and poignant storylines at Cheltenham - but the meeting is still trapped in a spiral of decline

So many dramatic and poignant storylines at Cheltenham - but the meeting is still trapped in a spiral of decline

Richard Forristal

'I thought he'd be a clear favourite' - Paul Kealy with four ante-post tips for Saturday

'I thought he'd be a clear favourite' - Paul Kealy with four ante-post tips for Saturday

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Two runners-up for me but the Cheltenham Festival acted as a great advert for Irish point-to-pointers

Two runners-up for me but the Cheltenham Festival acted as a great advert for Irish point-to-pointers

This brilliant novice would have hacked up in the Champion Hurdle - he'll be a massive contender for the real thing in 2026

This brilliant novice would have hacked up in the Champion Hurdle - he'll be a massive contender for the real thing in 2026

Fantastic to see the Curragh's opening day showcase the range of training talent in Ireland

Fantastic to see the Curragh's opening day showcase the range of training talent in Ireland

Jump racing desperately needs help to survive and thrive - but we're proud to be doing our bit with Go North Weekend

Jump racing desperately needs help to survive and thrive - but we're proud to be doing our bit with Go North Weekend

Bill Farnsworth

Cheltenham Festival's ride of the week a coming-of-age moment for champion conditional

Cheltenham Festival's ride of the week a coming-of-age moment for champion conditional

Cheltenham Festival was a glorious advert for the skills of smaller trainers - it's time more owners put their faith in them

Cheltenham Festival was a glorious advert for the skills of smaller trainers - it's time more owners put their faith in them

Starmer signals a bonfire of the quangos - but the Gambling Commission is set to avoid going up in smoke

Starmer signals a bonfire of the quangos - but the Gambling Commission is set to avoid going up in smoke

From my hospital bed come reminders that racing remains a truly great sport

From my hospital bed come reminders that racing remains a truly great sport

Falling Cheltenham Festival numbers are not necessarily a bad thing - but the Jockey Club must grow revenues elsewhere

Falling Cheltenham Festival numbers are not necessarily a bad thing - but the Jockey Club must grow revenues elsewhere

Lee Mottershead

Racing Post readers: Cheltenham Festival prices may be steep but hotels are struggling too

Racing Post readers: Cheltenham Festival prices may be steep but hotels are struggling too

The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week - and this longshot looks interesting with a top jockey booked

The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week - and this longshot looks interesting with a top jockey booked

I've been looking forward to seeing this horse in the Stayers' Hurdle for five months - now he can have his day

I've been looking forward to seeing this horse in the Stayers' Hurdle for five months - now he can have his day

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Late changes in Cheltenham targets shouldn't be a surprise - and why this could be Galopin's toughest Gold Cup test yet

Late changes in Cheltenham targets shouldn't be a surprise - and why this could be Galopin's toughest Gold Cup test yet

The Champion Chase is the perfect each-way race - and this outsider looks terrific value

The Champion Chase is the perfect each-way race - and this outsider looks terrific value

They went for the easy option with Lossiemouth - but I’m still keen to take her on with these two top mares

They went for the easy option with Lossiemouth - but I’m still keen to take her on with these two top mares

'The 16-1 is outstanding value - if he's only a 118-rated horse, I'm going to be the next Pope!'

'The 16-1 is outstanding value - if he's only a 118-rated horse, I'm going to be the next Pope!'

The Cheltenham Festival gives racing a captive audience - and we should look to Invades to show how you make the most of it

The Cheltenham Festival gives racing a captive audience - and we should look to Invades to show how you make the most of it

Willie and Rich, you can stay in a Travelodge anytime - please go for the jugular with Lossiemouth, I beg you!

Willie and Rich, you can stay in a Travelodge anytime - please go for the jugular with Lossiemouth, I beg you!

How upsetting and unnerving that one racecourse seems to have given up on attracting racegoers

How upsetting and unnerving that one racecourse seems to have given up on attracting racegoers

Smuggling booze into Cheltenham? It makes for painful headlines but the Jockey Club must bear a lot of the blame

Smuggling booze into Cheltenham? It makes for painful headlines but the Jockey Club must bear a lot of the blame

So many dramatic and poignant storylines at Cheltenham - but the meeting is still trapped in a spiral of decline

So many dramatic and poignant storylines at Cheltenham - but the meeting is still trapped in a spiral of decline

Richard Forristal

'I thought he'd be a clear favourite' - Paul Kealy with four ante-post tips for Saturday

'I thought he'd be a clear favourite' - Paul Kealy with four ante-post tips for Saturday

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Two runners-up for me but the Cheltenham Festival acted as a great advert for Irish point-to-pointers

Two runners-up for me but the Cheltenham Festival acted as a great advert for Irish point-to-pointers

This brilliant novice would have hacked up in the Champion Hurdle - he'll be a massive contender for the real thing in 2026

This brilliant novice would have hacked up in the Champion Hurdle - he'll be a massive contender for the real thing in 2026

Fantastic to see the Curragh's opening day showcase the range of training talent in Ireland

Fantastic to see the Curragh's opening day showcase the range of training talent in Ireland

Jump racing desperately needs help to survive and thrive - but we're proud to be doing our bit with Go North Weekend

Jump racing desperately needs help to survive and thrive - but we're proud to be doing our bit with Go North Weekend

Bill Farnsworth

Cheltenham Festival's ride of the week a coming-of-age moment for champion conditional

Cheltenham Festival's ride of the week a coming-of-age moment for champion conditional

Cheltenham Festival was a glorious advert for the skills of smaller trainers - it's time more owners put their faith in them

Cheltenham Festival was a glorious advert for the skills of smaller trainers - it's time more owners put their faith in them

Starmer signals a bonfire of the quangos - but the Gambling Commission is set to avoid going up in smoke

Starmer signals a bonfire of the quangos - but the Gambling Commission is set to avoid going up in smoke

From my hospital bed come reminders that racing remains a truly great sport

From my hospital bed come reminders that racing remains a truly great sport

Falling Cheltenham Festival numbers are not necessarily a bad thing - but the Jockey Club must grow revenues elsewhere

Falling Cheltenham Festival numbers are not necessarily a bad thing - but the Jockey Club must grow revenues elsewhere

Lee Mottershead

Racing Post readers: Cheltenham Festival prices may be steep but hotels are struggling too

Racing Post readers: Cheltenham Festival prices may be steep but hotels are struggling too

The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week - and this longshot looks interesting with a top jockey booked

The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week - and this longshot looks interesting with a top jockey booked

I've been looking forward to seeing this horse in the Stayers' Hurdle for five months - now he can have his day

I've been looking forward to seeing this horse in the Stayers' Hurdle for five months - now he can have his day

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Late changes in Cheltenham targets shouldn't be a surprise - and why this could be Galopin's toughest Gold Cup test yet

Late changes in Cheltenham targets shouldn't be a surprise - and why this could be Galopin's toughest Gold Cup test yet

The Champion Chase is the perfect each-way race - and this outsider looks terrific value

The Champion Chase is the perfect each-way race - and this outsider looks terrific value

They went for the easy option with Lossiemouth - but I’m still keen to take her on with these two top mares

They went for the easy option with Lossiemouth - but I’m still keen to take her on with these two top mares

'The 16-1 is outstanding value - if he's only a 118-rated horse, I'm going to be the next Pope!'

'The 16-1 is outstanding value - if he's only a 118-rated horse, I'm going to be the next Pope!'

The Cheltenham Festival gives racing a captive audience - and we should look to Invades to show how you make the most of it

The Cheltenham Festival gives racing a captive audience - and we should look to Invades to show how you make the most of it

Willie and Rich, you can stay in a Travelodge anytime - please go for the jugular with Lossiemouth, I beg you!

Willie and Rich, you can stay in a Travelodge anytime - please go for the jugular with Lossiemouth, I beg you!

How upsetting and unnerving that one racecourse seems to have given up on attracting racegoers

How upsetting and unnerving that one racecourse seems to have given up on attracting racegoers

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