'He's a certainty. I've said all the way along he's a gorgeous horse - it's not impossible he could do four, is it?'

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Proprietor Nathan Eade slams the costs of hotels in Cheltenham for the Festival

'Most have tried to milk the festival for everything it’s worth' says local proprietor on Cheltenham hotel pricing

I asked my sister if she'd come on the Tuesday of Cheltenham, but she said for what her costs would be, she could get a week-long all-inclusive in Spain. It's crazy
Racegoer Ash Taylor is heading to Benidorm for most of the festival due to rising costs and prices

'They really welcome us there' - the punters heading to Spain for a Costa del Cheltenham getaway

I genuinely don't believe he's got the credit he deserves for winning two of them. Even if Shishkin hadn't pulled up, with the form he showed in 2022 he might not have got anywhere near him. He beat Captain Guinness quite easily in 2023 and he won the Champion Chase last year
Tony Bloom's racing manager Sean Graham believes Energumene is going into the Queen Mother Champion Chase underrated

'He hasn't got the credit he deserves for winning two' - Energumene camp think 'forgotten' star can land third Champion Chase

Nicky and I watched the race out on the front, which we'll do again, and getting through the tunnel was hard work. I guess the anticipation, given that people seem to love the horse so much, will be one hell of a thing
Constitution Hill's owner Michael Buckley has the same plan in store as he did for viewing his 2023 Champion Hurdle win

'People seem to love Constitution Hill so much. It will be one hell of a thing' - owner Michael Buckley relishing Champion Hurdle

It was a lovely phone call to get from the Niarchos family, who have kindly supported us since I started training. We’re delighted to have him and he’s an exciting addition to the yard. He seems to have a lovely outlook on life
George Scott is hopeful new recruit Passenger will fully recover from injury and shine for him

'He's an exciting addition to the yard' - Flat ace Passenger embarks on latest journey

It's the one race I've been dying to win for I don't know how long, the one that's escaped me through my career. It's the highlight of the season and I can't wait. It's the pinnacle of our sport
Gina Andrews is eager to make her ride in the Hunters' Chase on Fairly Famous count this year

'It's the race I've been dying to win for I don't know how long' - multiple champion desperate for festival success

There's nothing to touch him. I think he'll definitely win – he's a certainty. I've said all the way along he's a gorgeous horse, and to keep coming back and doing it is impressive. It's not impossible he could do four, is it?
Henrietta Knight believes Galopin Des Champs could go even further than emulating her three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Best Mate

Gold Cup legend Henrietta Knight believes Galopin Des Champs is a 'certainty' and is critical of Ryanair option weakening race

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