Race replays: revisiting the best races from the first week of 2020
Keith Melrose runs through the races you need to watch from the last week, from Grade 1 glory to tight handicap finishes. Relive all of the action using our extensive replays feature.
Race of the week
How could it be anything other than the big handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day? A thrilling three-way head-bobbing finish between Oldgrangewood, Saint Calvados and Lalor. It is a race to watch once or twice more, too, as they finished quickly and there was at least one big eyecatcher.
Why you should watch Come for the battle up the hill, stay for Mister Whitaker's promising run in fifth. Ex Patriot and Magic Saint shaped pretty well, too. Click here to watch
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