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It was 'a bloody nonsense' in 2025 - so can the 2026 Cheltenham Festival avoid more false starts and frayed tempers?

It was 'a bloody nonsense' in 2025 - so can the 2026 Cheltenham Festival avoid more false starts and frayed tempers?

Cheltenham Festival

'I can understand the bookmakers being cautious about him' - Poniros camp believe Champion Hurdle springer can be a big player

'I can understand the bookmakers being cautious about him' - Poniros camp believe Champion Hurdle springer can be a big player

Cheltenham Festival

Trainer John Butler barred from having runners by the BHA following stable inspection

Trainer John Butler barred from having runners by the BHA following stable inspection

'I really do think this horse is a handicap snip - and you can get 66-1 NRNB so there's little downside'

'I really do think this horse is a handicap snip - and you can get 66-1 NRNB so there's little downside'

The Ultimate Cheltenham Preview Night

Private equity giant Apollo expands terms of loan funding to Amo Racing - what the new agreement means for ambitious owners

Private equity giant Apollo expands terms of loan funding to Amo Racing - what the new agreement means for ambitious owners

I'm delighted the Cheltenham Festival looks so competitive again - but there are a couple of favourites I won't be taking on

I'm delighted the Cheltenham Festival looks so competitive again - but there are a couple of favourites I won't be taking on

Quintessential Kealy

'He’s good enough to win both, just not in the same week' - Resplendent Grey owner torn over festival target

'He’s good enough to win both, just not in the same week' - Resplendent Grey owner torn over festival target

Cheltenham Festival

Why a going check at Taunton is vital for today - plus other essential info for punters in our exclusive new daily form guide

Why a going check at Taunton is vital for today - plus other essential info for punters in our exclusive new daily form guide

New point-to-point track provides perfect setting for this top rider's milestone victory

New point-to-point track provides perfect setting for this top rider's milestone victory

Ten of the greatest scientific thinkers ranked - and who they might fancy for the Cheltenham Festival

Ten of the greatest scientific thinkers ranked - and who they might fancy for the Cheltenham Festival

Betting Insight

Speculation mounting that Lord Allen is on the brink of exit as BHA chair

Speculation mounting that Lord Allen is on the brink of exit as BHA chair

The positive vibes coming out of the yard about Constitution Hill's jumping will have made the decision ten times harder

The positive vibes coming out of the yard about Constitution Hill's jumping will have made the decision ten times harder

'She cantered all over some horses with big reputations' - Tom Segal with three tips for the handicap hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival

'She cantered all over some horses with big reputations' - Tom Segal with three tips for the handicap hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival

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How does Constitution Hill compare with the greatest two-mile hurdlers?

How does Constitution Hill compare with the greatest two-mile hurdlers?

Racing Post Ratings

'He's a solid favourite and I wouldn't be looking to oppose him' - the pro punter answers the key festival questions

'He's a solid favourite and I wouldn't be looking to oppose him' - the pro punter answers the key festival questions

The Ultimate Cheltenham Preview Night

Six-time Irish champion Flat jockey Colin Keane set to ride at Cheltenham Festival for the first time

Six-time Irish champion Flat jockey Colin Keane set to ride at Cheltenham Festival for the first time

Cheltenham Festival

Doping justice in Ireland remains a painfully slow grind - and it's horrendous for the sport's reputation

Doping justice in Ireland remains a painfully slow grind - and it's horrendous for the sport's reputation

Richard Forristal

The festival race set to head north again - and the 16-1 shot capable of bringing it home

The festival race set to head north again - and the 16-1 shot capable of bringing it home

My first big Cheltenham ante-post position was on the Brown Advisory - and I still (just about) think I’ve got it right

My first big Cheltenham ante-post position was on the Brown Advisory - and I still (just about) think I’ve got it right

'We're going to Cheltenham' - two-horse trainer confirms festival plans for stable star Oscars Brother

'We're going to Cheltenham' - two-horse trainer confirms festival plans for stable star Oscars Brother

Cheltenham Festival

Five horses ahead of their new ratings - including a 33-1 winner who has a very strong chance of going on a run

Five horses ahead of their new ratings - including a 33-1 winner who has a very strong chance of going on a run

Betting Insight

Why the Eider has made me very nervous for what might happen at the Cheltenham Festival

Why the Eider has made me very nervous for what might happen at the Cheltenham Festival

'I'd be all over him if he runs here' - Paul Kealy casts his eye over all the Cheltenham handicaps

'I'd be all over him if he runs here' - Paul Kealy casts his eye over all the Cheltenham handicaps

'He could be a class above' - Tom Segal has three tips for the handicap chases at the Cheltenham Festival

'He could be a class above' - Tom Segal has three tips for the handicap chases at the Cheltenham Festival

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It was 'a bloody nonsense' in 2025 - so can the 2026 Cheltenham Festival avoid more false starts and frayed tempers?

It was 'a bloody nonsense' in 2025 - so can the 2026 Cheltenham Festival avoid more false starts and frayed tempers?

Cheltenham Festival

'I can understand the bookmakers being cautious about him' - Poniros camp believe Champion Hurdle springer can be a big player

'I can understand the bookmakers being cautious about him' - Poniros camp believe Champion Hurdle springer can be a big player

Cheltenham Festival

Trainer John Butler barred from having runners by the BHA following stable inspection

Trainer John Butler barred from having runners by the BHA following stable inspection

'I really do think this horse is a handicap snip - and you can get 66-1 NRNB so there's little downside'

'I really do think this horse is a handicap snip - and you can get 66-1 NRNB so there's little downside'

The Ultimate Cheltenham Preview Night

Private equity giant Apollo expands terms of loan funding to Amo Racing - what the new agreement means for ambitious owners

Private equity giant Apollo expands terms of loan funding to Amo Racing - what the new agreement means for ambitious owners

I'm delighted the Cheltenham Festival looks so competitive again - but there are a couple of favourites I won't be taking on

I'm delighted the Cheltenham Festival looks so competitive again - but there are a couple of favourites I won't be taking on

Quintessential Kealy

'He’s good enough to win both, just not in the same week' - Resplendent Grey owner torn over festival target

'He’s good enough to win both, just not in the same week' - Resplendent Grey owner torn over festival target

Cheltenham Festival

Why a going check at Taunton is vital for today - plus other essential info for punters in our exclusive new daily form guide

Why a going check at Taunton is vital for today - plus other essential info for punters in our exclusive new daily form guide

New point-to-point track provides perfect setting for this top rider's milestone victory

New point-to-point track provides perfect setting for this top rider's milestone victory

Ten of the greatest scientific thinkers ranked - and who they might fancy for the Cheltenham Festival

Ten of the greatest scientific thinkers ranked - and who they might fancy for the Cheltenham Festival

Betting Insight

Speculation mounting that Lord Allen is on the brink of exit as BHA chair

Speculation mounting that Lord Allen is on the brink of exit as BHA chair

The positive vibes coming out of the yard about Constitution Hill's jumping will have made the decision ten times harder

The positive vibes coming out of the yard about Constitution Hill's jumping will have made the decision ten times harder

'She cantered all over some horses with big reputations' - Tom Segal with three tips for the handicap hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival

'She cantered all over some horses with big reputations' - Tom Segal with three tips for the handicap hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival

Ante-post Pricewise

How does Constitution Hill compare with the greatest two-mile hurdlers?

How does Constitution Hill compare with the greatest two-mile hurdlers?

Racing Post Ratings

'He's a solid favourite and I wouldn't be looking to oppose him' - the pro punter answers the key festival questions

'He's a solid favourite and I wouldn't be looking to oppose him' - the pro punter answers the key festival questions

The Ultimate Cheltenham Preview Night

Six-time Irish champion Flat jockey Colin Keane set to ride at Cheltenham Festival for the first time

Six-time Irish champion Flat jockey Colin Keane set to ride at Cheltenham Festival for the first time

Cheltenham Festival

Doping justice in Ireland remains a painfully slow grind - and it's horrendous for the sport's reputation

Doping justice in Ireland remains a painfully slow grind - and it's horrendous for the sport's reputation

Richard Forristal

The festival race set to head north again - and the 16-1 shot capable of bringing it home

The festival race set to head north again - and the 16-1 shot capable of bringing it home

My first big Cheltenham ante-post position was on the Brown Advisory - and I still (just about) think I’ve got it right

My first big Cheltenham ante-post position was on the Brown Advisory - and I still (just about) think I’ve got it right

'We're going to Cheltenham' - two-horse trainer confirms festival plans for stable star Oscars Brother

'We're going to Cheltenham' - two-horse trainer confirms festival plans for stable star Oscars Brother

Cheltenham Festival

Five horses ahead of their new ratings - including a 33-1 winner who has a very strong chance of going on a run

Five horses ahead of their new ratings - including a 33-1 winner who has a very strong chance of going on a run

Betting Insight

Why the Eider has made me very nervous for what might happen at the Cheltenham Festival

Why the Eider has made me very nervous for what might happen at the Cheltenham Festival

'I'd be all over him if he runs here' - Paul Kealy casts his eye over all the Cheltenham handicaps

'I'd be all over him if he runs here' - Paul Kealy casts his eye over all the Cheltenham handicaps

'He could be a class above' - Tom Segal has three tips for the handicap chases at the Cheltenham Festival

'He could be a class above' - Tom Segal has three tips for the handicap chases at the Cheltenham Festival

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