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Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Grey Dawning is a more appealing Gold Cup bet despite Trials day defeat - seven lessons our experts took from the weekend

Grey Dawning is a more appealing Gold Cup bet despite Trials day defeat - seven lessons our experts took from the weekend

What We Learned

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Lee Mottershead

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

'We moved house about six times, bailiffs forever at the door - and I still live in fear now, knowing how hard life can be'

'We moved house about six times, bailiffs forever at the door - and I still live in fear now, knowing how hard life can be'

'A mountain out of a molehill' - jockeys defend decision to run Cheltenham race despite hole opening up in home straight

'A mountain out of a molehill' - jockeys defend decision to run Cheltenham race despite hole opening up in home straight

'He's champion jockey for a reason' - Rebecca Curtis glad to have Sean Bowen aboard Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid

'He's champion jockey for a reason' - Rebecca Curtis glad to have Sean Bowen aboard Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid

'I think I ride better on the bigger stages' - Ben Jones relishing life at the top as he builds enviable festival book

'I think I ride better on the bigger stages' - Ben Jones relishing life at the top as he builds enviable festival book

Cheltenham Festival

The top golfer-turned-jockey looking to tee up a first Grade 1 win at the Dublin Racing Festival

The top golfer-turned-jockey looking to tee up a first Grade 1 win at the Dublin Racing Festival

Former champion apprentice takes up new role as retained rider for the ‘JP McManus of Spain’

Former champion apprentice takes up new role as retained rider for the ‘JP McManus of Spain’

Racing Grapevine

'He's still a maiden over fences, but has potential off this mark' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

'He's still a maiden over fences, but has potential off this mark' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

Champion Hurdle far more open than market suggests - and don’t give up on this 50-1 shot

Champion Hurdle far more open than market suggests - and don’t give up on this 50-1 shot

Ante-Post Angles

'He's always been a natural at jumping and has a lot of ability' - the Arkle dark horse being prepared for his first Grade 1

'He's always been a natural at jumping and has a lot of ability' - the Arkle dark horse being prepared for his first Grade 1

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

Dan Skelton: 'If I can win £4 million I'd be asking Willie Mullins something even he hasn't done before'

Dan Skelton: 'If I can win £4 million I'd be asking Willie Mullins something even he hasn't done before'

Gold Cup ambitions intact for L'Homme Presse and Grey Dawning after Cotswold Chase

Gold Cup ambitions intact for L'Homme Presse and Grey Dawning after Cotswold Chase

Cheltenham Festival

'That's what AP did, so why is it impossible for anyone else to do it? I just need to ride more winners'

'That's what AP did, so why is it impossible for anyone else to do it? I just need to ride more winners'

What it takes to win the big Cheltenham handicap in three charts - and the horse who best matches the blueprint

What it takes to win the big Cheltenham handicap in three charts - and the horse who best matches the blueprint

Betting Insight

'We've always loved him' - Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton on Saturday's epic clash between Champion Hurdle favourites

'We've always loved him' - Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton on Saturday's epic clash between Champion Hurdle favourites

'I think 5-1 is outrageous value' - best bets for the weekend plus Johnny and DJ on how Britain will do at the Cheltenham Festival

'I think 5-1 is outrageous value' - best bets for the weekend plus Johnny and DJ on how Britain will do at the Cheltenham Festival

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

Kieran Shoemark ready to hit the ground running for British Flat season after 'no-brainer' Dubai stint

Kieran Shoemark ready to hit the ground running for British Flat season after 'no-brainer' Dubai stint

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Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Grey Dawning is a more appealing Gold Cup bet despite Trials day defeat - seven lessons our experts took from the weekend

Grey Dawning is a more appealing Gold Cup bet despite Trials day defeat - seven lessons our experts took from the weekend

What We Learned

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Lee Mottershead

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

'We moved house about six times, bailiffs forever at the door - and I still live in fear now, knowing how hard life can be'

'We moved house about six times, bailiffs forever at the door - and I still live in fear now, knowing how hard life can be'

'A mountain out of a molehill' - jockeys defend decision to run Cheltenham race despite hole opening up in home straight

'A mountain out of a molehill' - jockeys defend decision to run Cheltenham race despite hole opening up in home straight

'He's champion jockey for a reason' - Rebecca Curtis glad to have Sean Bowen aboard Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid

'He's champion jockey for a reason' - Rebecca Curtis glad to have Sean Bowen aboard Haiti Couleurs for Irish Gold Cup bid

'I think I ride better on the bigger stages' - Ben Jones relishing life at the top as he builds enviable festival book

'I think I ride better on the bigger stages' - Ben Jones relishing life at the top as he builds enviable festival book

Cheltenham Festival

The top golfer-turned-jockey looking to tee up a first Grade 1 win at the Dublin Racing Festival

The top golfer-turned-jockey looking to tee up a first Grade 1 win at the Dublin Racing Festival

Former champion apprentice takes up new role as retained rider for the ‘JP McManus of Spain’

Former champion apprentice takes up new role as retained rider for the ‘JP McManus of Spain’

Racing Grapevine

'He's still a maiden over fences, but has potential off this mark' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

'He's still a maiden over fences, but has potential off this mark' - the week's essential additions to your tracker

Champion Hurdle far more open than market suggests - and don’t give up on this 50-1 shot

Champion Hurdle far more open than market suggests - and don’t give up on this 50-1 shot

Ante-Post Angles

'He's always been a natural at jumping and has a lot of ability' - the Arkle dark horse being prepared for his first Grade 1

'He's always been a natural at jumping and has a lot of ability' - the Arkle dark horse being prepared for his first Grade 1

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

Dan Skelton: 'If I can win £4 million I'd be asking Willie Mullins something even he hasn't done before'

Dan Skelton: 'If I can win £4 million I'd be asking Willie Mullins something even he hasn't done before'

Gold Cup ambitions intact for L'Homme Presse and Grey Dawning after Cotswold Chase

Gold Cup ambitions intact for L'Homme Presse and Grey Dawning after Cotswold Chase

Cheltenham Festival

'That's what AP did, so why is it impossible for anyone else to do it? I just need to ride more winners'

'That's what AP did, so why is it impossible for anyone else to do it? I just need to ride more winners'

What it takes to win the big Cheltenham handicap in three charts - and the horse who best matches the blueprint

What it takes to win the big Cheltenham handicap in three charts - and the horse who best matches the blueprint

Betting Insight

'We've always loved him' - Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton on Saturday's epic clash between Champion Hurdle favourites

'We've always loved him' - Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton on Saturday's epic clash between Champion Hurdle favourites

'I think 5-1 is outrageous value' - best bets for the weekend plus Johnny and DJ on how Britain will do at the Cheltenham Festival

'I think 5-1 is outrageous value' - best bets for the weekend plus Johnny and DJ on how Britain will do at the Cheltenham Festival

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

Kieran Shoemark ready to hit the ground running for British Flat season after 'no-brainer' Dubai stint

Kieran Shoemark ready to hit the ground running for British Flat season after 'no-brainer' Dubai stint

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