Bobs worth his weight in Gold
Festival form so often proves paramount and there are no better equipped horses for one week in March than Bobs Worth as he emerged triumphant in a reliably thrilling Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Alderwood does it again
Alderwood followed up his success in the Country Hurdle of 12 months ago with victory in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual to give Ireland a record number of winners at Cheltenham 2013.
Read More Salubrious first for Nicholls
Paul Nicholls had to wait until the penultimate race of the whole meeting but Salubrious got the champion trainer off the mark at Cheltenham in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle.
Read More Salsify snatches dramatic Foxhunter
Salsify was a dramatic winner of the CGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup at Cheltenham after Oscar Delta unseated Jane Mangan when leading on the run-in.
Read More Mullins hails Champs performance
Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Sir Des Champs could make his next appearance at the Punchestown Festival.
Read More Unlucky Conti crashes out
Ruby Walsh hopes there is another day for Silviniaco Conti after his fall in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Salsify snatches dramatic Foxhunter
Salsify was a dramatic winner of the CGA Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup at Cheltenham after Oscar Delta unseated Jane Mangan when leading on the run-in.
Read More Mullins hails Champs performance
Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Sir Des Champs could make his next appearance at the Punchestown Festival.
Read More McCoy at his best on Fishers
Tony McCoy broke his duck for the 2012 Cheltenham Festival with a cheeky success on At Fishers Cross in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
Read More McCoy at his best on Fishers
Tony McCoy broke his duck for the 2012 Cheltenham Festival with a cheeky success on At Fishers Cross in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Leg fracture for Bog Warrior
Tony Martin may be enjoying a fantastic Cheltenham Festival but his week has been tempered by the news that Bog Warrior picked up an injury in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle on Thursday.
Read More Ted the king of the County
Tony Martin and Bryan Cooper teamed up for their second Cheltenham winner in two days when Ted Veale reeled in long-time leader Tennis Cap in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.
Read More Ted the king of the County
Tony Martin and Bryan Cooper teamed up for their second Cheltenham winner in two days when Ted Veale reeled in long-time leader Tennis Cap in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.
Read More McNamara undergoes surgery
JT McNamara has undergone surgery on the serious neck injury he sustained in a fall at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More McCririck released from hospital
John McCririck has been discharged from hospital but will not be at Cheltenham for the Betfred Gold Cup.
Read More McNamara faces surgery
JT McNamara could undergo surgery on Friday after sustaining a serious neck injury in a fall at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More Geraghty: Bobs is worth the wait
Barry Geraghty would not swap Bobs Worth for anything else in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup this afternoon.
Read More Cooper counts on Conor
Jockey Bryan Cooper believes his JCB Triumph Hurdle mount Our Conor boasts excellent credentials ahead of his date with destiny on the final afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Gold digging for Bartlett glory
African Gold faces the acid test as he steps up to Grade One company in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More McNamara in induced coma
JT McNamara was airlifted to hospital in an induced coma after being injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Big result as Shu cashes in
Big Shu led home an Irish benefit in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham for Peter Maher and jockey Barry Cash.
Read More Big result as Shu cashes in
Big Shu led home an Irish benefit in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham for Peter Maher and jockey Barry Cash.
Read More Sir Des runs without Russell
Sir Des Champs will line up in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup with a new jockey after Davy Russell was ruled out with a punctured lung.
Read More Same captures Festival gold
Nigel Twiston-Davies landed his second winner of the Cheltenham Festival when Same Difference edged out Super Duty in a thrilling finish to the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
Read More Same captures Festival gold
Nigel Twiston-Davies landed his second winner of the Cheltenham Festival when Same Difference edged out Super Duty in a thrilling finish to the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
Read More Solwhit crowned World champion
Solwhit arrived late on the scene to deny the Stewart family a fairytale victory with Celestial Halo in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Whip ban woe for Brennan
Paddy Brennan will miss the entire Grand National meeting after being handed a nine-day ban at Cheltenham.
Read More Solwhit crowned World champion
Solwhit arrived late on the scene to deny the Stewart family a fairytale victory with Celestial Halo in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Card the ace in Ryanair
Cue Card made all to claim a second Cheltenham Festival success for Colin and Joe Tizzard in the Ryanair Chase.
Read More Injured Russell to miss Sir Des
Davy Russell will miss the ride aboard Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after suffering a punctured lung.
Read More Russell to miss Sir Des ride
Davy Russell will miss the ride aboard Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after suffering a lung problem.
Read More Card the ace in Ryanair
Cue Card made all to claim a second Cheltenham Festival success for Colin and Joe Tizzard in the Ryanair Chase.
Read More O'Neill strikes in Pertemps
Holywell broke a frustrating run of second place finishes where it mattered most when holding on to win the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Jewson benefit for Martin
Benefficient produced a gutsy performance to land the Jewson Novices' Chase, the opening event on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Jewson benefit for Martin
Benefficient produced a gutsy performance to land the Jewson Novices' Chase, the opening event on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Green light for cross-country
This afternoon's cross-country chase at Cheltenham will go ahead as planned after officials cancelled their planned 2.15pm inspection.
Read More Long in Gold running
Long Run recaptured his King George VI Chase crown at Kempton over Christmas and attempts to do the same in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday.
Read More Sir in hunt for blue riband
Sir Des Champs will be going for a third Festival victory when he lines up in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Read More Second look for cross-country track
The rearranged Glenfarclas Handicap Chase, scheduled to take place at 5.15pm today, is subject to a further inspection at 2.15pm.
Read More Big Mac 'improving'
John McCririck's condition is "improving" after he was detained in Cheltenham General Hospital for a second night.
Read More Cheltenham given go-ahead
This afternoon's meeting at the Cheltenham Festival has survived an early-morning inspection and goes ahead as scheduled.
Read More Williams out to conquer World
Trainer Nick Williams believes today's Ladbrokes World Hurdle is far from a two-horse race in the absence of the great Big Buck's.
Read More Tizzard issues Cue challenge
Trainer Colin Tizzard has challenged Cue Card's rivals to take him on from the front in today's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Pipe hoping Dynaste delivers
David Pipe is hoping Dynaste can prove him right by winning the Jewson Novices' Chase at Cheltenham today.
Read More Briar bounds to Bumper glory
Willie Mullins claimed the Weatherbys Champion Bumper for an eighth time at the Cheltenham Festival courtesy of Briar Hill.
Read More Elliott in Winter wonderland
Flaxen Flare gave Ireland another winner at the Cheltenham Festival with a convincing 25-1 success in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.
Read More Briar bounds to Bumper glory
Willie Mullins claimed the Weatherbys Champion Bumper for an eighth time at the Cheltenham Festival courtesy of Briar Hill.
Read More Elliott in Winter wonderland
Flaxen Flare gave Ireland another winner at the Cheltenham Festival with a convincing 25-1 success in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.
Read More Inspection at Cheltenham
Cheltenham have announced an 8am precautionary inspection for the chase and hurdles courses ahead of the third day of the Festival meeting.
Read More Medinas lifts Cup for King
Medinas sprang a 33-1 surprise for jockey Wayne Hutchinson and trainer Alan King in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.
Read More Medinas lifts Cup for King
Medinas sprang a 33-1 surprise for jockey Wayne Hutchinson and trainer Alan King in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.
Read More Sacre lights up Cheltenham
Sprinter Sacre set alight this year's Cheltenham Festival with a spine-tingling victory in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Read More De Bromhead takes it on chin
Connections of Sizing Europe were quick to praise Sprinter Sacre after finishing a well-beaten second to Nicky Henderson's superstar in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Read More Awesome Sprinter just champion
Sprinter Sacre confirmed his superstar status with a stunning victory in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Windermere simply the best
Triple Gold Cup-winning rider Jim Culloty enjoyed Festival success as a trainer when Lord Windermere took the RSA Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More New One on roll of honour
The New One showed heart and class in equal measure to win the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Awesome Sprinter just champion
Sprinter Sacre confirmed his superstar status with a stunning victory in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Windermere simply the best
Triple Gold Cup-winning rider Jim Culloty enjoyed Festival success as a trainer when Lord Windermere took the RSA Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Focus grabs Oaksey glory
Back In Focus put up a determined staying performance to give trainer Willie Mullins his fourth winner of this year's Cheltenham Festival in the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase.
Read More Lieutenant drops back in trip
Mouse Morris believes a drop back in trip to two miles five furlongs will not harm First Lieutenant's chances in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More New One on roll of honour
The New One showed heart and class in equal measure to win the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Focus grabs Oaksey glory
Back In Focus put up a determined staying performance to give trainer Willie Mullins his fourth winner of this year's Cheltenham Festival in the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase.
Read More Tizzard issues Cue challenge
Mouse Morris believes a drop back in trip to two miles five furlongs will not harm First Lieutenant's chances in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More Warrior goes into battle
Connections of Bog Warrior believe he could make an impact in an open-looking Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More Whisky in good spirits
Nicky Henderson is hoping Oscar Whisky will show his true colours in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle on Thursday after his flop in the race last season.
Read More Bobs tops Gold Cup field
Ante-post favourite Bobs Worth spearheads 11 declarations for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Read More Bobs tops Gold field
Ante-post favourite Bobs Worth spearheads 11 declarations for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Read More Sacre seeks Champion crown
Nicky Henderson admits he will be disappointed if Sprinter Sacre is beaten in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham today.
Read More Pont the star name in Neptune
Willie Mullins believes Pont Alexandre "seems to have everything" ahead of his highly anticipated run in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today.
Read More O'Brien set for Festival first
Joseph O'Brien cannot wait to make his first visit to the Cheltenham Festival when he rides Shield in Wednesday's Weatherbys Champion Bumper.
Read More Cheltenham given green light
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival will go ahead as planned after the track was declared fit to race.
Read More McCririck hopes for quick return
Racing pundit John McCririck hopes to return to racing at Cheltenham on Wednesday after being detained in Cheltenham General Hospital overnight, his agent said.
Read More Express delivery for Waley-Cohen
Sam Waley-Cohen punched out Rajdhani Express to claim a thrilling triumph in the Rewards4Racing Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Express delivery for Waley-Cohen
Sam Waley-Cohen punched out Rajdhani Express to claim a thrilling triumph in the Rewards4Racing Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Inspection ahead of second day
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday is under threat from the cold snap, with a precautionary inspection called for 8am.
Read More Inspection ahead of second day
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday is under threat from the cold snap, with a precautionary inspection called for 8am.
Read More Quevega makes Festival history
Quevega made it a remarkable five-timer in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle with a thrilling victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Rock On earns Fry praise
Harry Fry was full of praise for Rock On Ruby after his stable star finished second to Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Quevega makes Festival history
Quevega made it a remarkable five-timer in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle with a thrilling victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Rock On earns Fry praise
Harry Fry was full of praise for Rock On Ruby after his stable star finished second to Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Hurricane storms to victory
Hurricane Fly regained his Stan James Champion Hurdle crown with what was in the end a commanding victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Hurricane storms to victory
Hurricane Fly regained his Stan James Champion Hurdle crown with what was in the end a commanding victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Fly regains Champion crown
Hurricane Fly regained his Stan James Champion Hurdle crown with what was in the end a commanding victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Powell is a Golden great
Jockey Brendan Powell jnr enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner when storming to victory on Golden Chieftain in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase.
Read More Powell is a Golden great
Jockey Brendan Powell jnr enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner when storming to victory on Golden Chieftain in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase.
Read More Simonsig scraps to Arkle glory
Red-hot favourite Simonsig was made to pull out all the stops to claim the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Simonsig scraps to Arkle glory
Red-hot favourite Simonsig was made to pull out all the stops to claim the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Red-hot Fever lands Supreme
Champagne Fever put up a superb front-running performance to get Ireland off to a great start at the Cheltenham Festival in the opening William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Red-hot Fever lands Supreme
Champagne Fever put up a superb front-running performance to get Ireland off to a great start at the Cheltenham Festival in the opening William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Mullins hoping for Bob progress
Willie Mullins admits Boston Bob needs to improve significantly on what he has achieved so far over fences to claim Wednesday's RSA Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Morris out to rule Neptune
Mouse Morris is expecting a big show from Rule The World when he forms part of a strong Irish challenge for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
Read More Europe team size up success
Connections of Sizing Europe are happy to be going into battle with hotpot Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase in the knowledge that he has a great record at the Festival meeting.
Read More Good news at Cheltenham
This afternoon's opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is set to go ahead as planned, although the start will be delayed by 35 minutes.
Read More Reve and Oscar top World field
Leading contenders Reve De Sivola and Oscar Whisky form part of a wide-open field of 14 for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More Albertas leads Ryanair runners
Dual winner Albertas Run features among eight declared runners for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Read More Good news at Cheltenham
Day one of the Cheltenham Festival is set to go ahead today, although the first race will be delayed by 35 minutes.
Read More Ruby primed for mighty defence
Harry Fry reports Rock On Ruby to be in top form as the eight-year-old heads into the defence of his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham today.
Read More Over team have ground worries
Donald McCain is hoping soft ground does not blunt Overturn's brilliance when his stable star tackles the formidable Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham today.
Read More Mullins trio ready for battle
Willie Mullins poses a major threat to hotpot My Tent Or Yours with three strong contenders in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today.
Read More Cheltenham beating icy blast
Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse is satisfied the Festival can go ahead without a hitch, despite a freezing cold Monday in the Cotswolds.
Read More Claisse unfazed by icy blast
Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse is satisfied the Festival can go ahead without a hitch, despite a freezing cold Monday in the Cotswolds.
Read More Bolger bullish about duo
Enda Bolger has not won Cheltenham's cross-country race since 2009, but he aims to put that right on Tuesday.
Read More Quevega on brink of history
Trainer Willie Mullins believes Quevega could be even better than last year as she bids for her own piece of Cheltenham Festival history on Tuesday.
Read More Henderson has faith in Bino
Nicky Henderson is keeping his fingers crossed that Binocular can produce his best form in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Fly 'in great form' for Champion
Willie Mullins could not be happier with Hurricane Fly as his stable star bids to regain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Arvika's jumping put to test
Arvika Ligeonniere will be out to make amends for a fall last time out when he takes on Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Tent tops Supreme field
Ante-post favourite My Tent Or Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Simonsig eyeing Arkle glory
All eyes will be on Simonsig as the electric grey gets the chance to live up to his tall reputation in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Sacre leads Queen Mother contenders
Sprinter Sacre and Sizing Europe are the star names among seven declared runners in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Tent tops Supreme field
Ante-post favourite My Tent Of Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Doyle's good form continues
Liz Doyle was given a timely boost ahead of Le Vent D'Antan's run in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham when Rich Revival took the feature event at Naas.
Read More Dynaste heading for Jewson
Dynaste will run in the Jewson Novices' Chase rather the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival because of the prospect of testing ground.
Read More Cheltenham well covered up
All frost covers were in place at Cheltenham by 2pm on Sunday ahead of the four-day Festival fixture.
Read More Quinn keen to take Winter risk
Trainer John Quinn is hoping the 5lb penalty Calculated Risk incurred for winning at Sandown on Saturday will ensure him a run at Cheltenham.
Read More Dynaste heading for Jewson
Dynaste will run in the Jewson Novices' Chase rather the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival because of the prospect of testing ground.
Read More Coneygree doubtful for Bartlett
Coneygree is lame and is highly unlikely to take his chance in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday.
Read More Ruby ready to rock in Champion nine
Last year's winner Rock On Ruby is among a field of nine for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Empiracle out of Bumper
Empiracle, a leading fancy for Wednesday's Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, has been ruled out of the race.
Read More Memorable first for Avenue team
First Avenue owed Nathan Adams a good turn and he provided it in stunning fashion as the 10lb claimer clinched his first winner of the season in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown.
Read More Imperial glory for Mongan
First Avenue came from the clouds to cause a 20-1 surprise in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown to give Laura Mongan the biggest winner of her career.
Read More Billy given Supreme task
Trainer Oliver Sherwood has confirmed Puffin Billy will tackle the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at next week's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Risk books Festival ticket
Calculated Risk looks likely to join John Quinn's Cheltenham Festival squad after scoring in good style in the Michael Afflick Rocks At Paddy Power Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Sandown.
Read More Big guns hold sway in Triumph
All the major ante-post fancies are among 21 acceptors for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday.
Read More Empiracle out of Bumper
Empiracle, a leading fancy for Wednesday's Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, has been ruled out of the race.
Read More Twelve remain in Gold Cup
There are 12 horses remaining at the latest entry stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with all the big guns standing their ground.
Read More Ruby to wear blinkers at Cheltenham
Harry Fry has revealed Rock On Ruby will wear blinkers for the first time in public when he defends his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Read More Walsh 'perplexed' by Fly doubters
Ruby Walsh has revealed he is "utterly perplexed" by the negativity surrounding Hurricane Fly as he aims to regain his crown in Tuesday's Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Buck's straight to 2014 Festival
Owner Andy Stewart has revealed his legendary staying hurdler Big Buck's will not run again between now and the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at next year's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Grandouet on course despite drift
Grandouet remains on course for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday despite taking an alarming drift on the betting exchanges on Friday afternoon.
Read More Rain no pain for Mole bid
Rain-softened ground at Sandown has increased confidence behind Mr Mole's bid for Paddy Power Imperial Cup glory.
Read More Tom takes steps to Imperial rule
Jonjo O'Neill is keeping his fingers crossed Tominator's jumping stands up to the test as he aims to secure his first major prize over obstacles in the £70,000 Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown.
Read More Flat stars granted go-ahead
Richard Hughes and Joseph O'Brien, reigning champion Flat jockeys in England and Ireland respectively, have been granted jumps licences to ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
Read More Card on cue for Ryanair
Cue Card is one of 11 contenders to stand their ground for next Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Burke upbeat on Ball chance
Trainer Keiran Burke says he is "more confident" of Cheltenham Festival success with Hunt Ball this year than he was 12 months ago.
Read More Boys bypasses Bartlett
Red Devil Boys will not contest next Friday's Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, trainer John Ferguson has confirmed.
Read More Cheltenham preparing to cover up
Both the Old Course and the New Course are to be covered as officials at Cheltenham bid to beat any threat from the predicted cold snap early next week.
Read More Wonderful set for World assignment
Coral Cup favourite Wonderful Charm is set to bypass the race in favour of a tilt at the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next week.
Read More Mole chasing Imperial bonus
Buzz horse Mr Mole could set up a lucrative Cheltenham bonus bid with victory in the £70,000 Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown on Saturday.
Read More Alder aiming for Festival double
Tom Mullins is keeping his fingers crossed for an incident-free week with Alderwood ahead of his bid for back-to-back victories at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Gevrey set for Friday engagement
Owner Roger Stanley reports Gevrey Chambertin to be on course to fulfil one of his novice engagements on the Friday of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Fergie has real chance in Bumper
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is due to be on hand as his runner I'm Fraam Govan shoots for glory in Wednesday's Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Crus set to take on the World
Grands Crus is set to return to the smaller obstacles, with owner Roger Stanley pinpointing next Thursday's Ladbrokes World Hurdle as his Cheltenham Festival target.
Read More Mail added to Queen Mother field
Mail De Bievre has been supplemented for the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.
Read More Mouse gives Rule a squeak
Mouse Morris remains quietly confident about the chances of Rule The World in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next week.
Read More First Festival plans fluid
Mouse Morris insists it is "50-50" whether First Lieutenant contests the Ryanair Chase or the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup at next week's Festival.
Read More Mole given Imperial green light
Ante-post favourite Mr Mole features among a full field of 24 runners for Saturday's Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown.
Read More Mulholland cuts to the Chase
Neil Mulholland feels course specialist Midnight Chase represents value in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.
Read More Cheltenham prepared for cold snap
Cheltenham officials are preparing to take precautions against a forecast cold spell ahead of the start of the Festival.
Read More Scu still keen on Crus
Tom Scudamore has reaffirmed his faith in Grands Crus after the David Pipe-trained gelding went through his paces after racing at Exeter on Tuesday.
Read More Simonsig stars on Arkle list
Hot favourite Simonsig heads a field of 12 horses left in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday following the confirmation stage.
Read More Perfect ten in Champion Hurdle
Hurricane Fly will face a maximum of nine rivals when he aims to regain his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.
Read More Wayward Prince goes for Gold
Owner-trainer Hilary Parrott is hoping Wayward Prince can reproduce his best course form when he lines up as a big outsider for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week.
Read More Codd angling for Festival glory
Having missed last year's Cheltenham Festival through injury, Jamie Codd is itching to get back in the saddle at Prestbury Park next week.
Read More Brookhouse sweet on Bumper hope
Roger Brookhouse nominated Weatherbys Champion Bumper contender The Liquidator as perhaps his best chance of a winner at next week's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Cheltenian given Supreme go-ahead
Owner Roger Brookhouse has confirmed Cheltenian will line up in Tuesday's William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham following a pleasing racecourse gallop at Exeter.
Read More Flame firing for Champion test
Countrywide Flame is ready for the Stan James Champion Hurdle after John Quinn's inmate came through his final piece of strong work ahead of next week's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Thornton set to miss Festival
Leading jockey Robert Thornton looks like missing next week's Cheltenham Festival and the rest of the season due to injury.
Read More Meade rocked by Monksland blow
Noel Meade has confirmed it is "almost certain" Monksland will miss next week's Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a setback.
Read More Sam backed to shine in Pertemps
Paul Nicholls believes the step up to three miles will play to the strengths of Sam Winner in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Pipe happy with Crus gallop
Trainer David Pipe expressed satisfaction with Grands Crus after he completed a racecourse gallop following the meeting at Exeter on Tuesday.
Read More National option for Commander
Imperial Commander could be targeted at the John Smith's Grand National in April after being ruled out of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Cue Card takes aim at Ryanair
Cue Card will not take on Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham next week.
Read More Mole Imperial run in limbo
Supporters of ante-post favourite Mr Mole have been advised to hold their bets on Paul Nicholls' charge in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown on Saturday.
Read More Hughes in line for Bumper ride
Champion Flat jockey Richard Hughes is hoping to add a Cheltenham Festival success to his CV next week.
Read More Billy excels in Neptune prep
Trainer Oliver Sherwood was "absolutely delighted" with Puffin Billy after he sparkled in a gallop at home after his away day at Newbury was cancelled on Sunday due to frost.
Read More Meade team headed by Monksland
Monksland will head Noel Meade's team for the Cheltenham Festival when he lines up for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle on Thursday week.
Read More Commander out of Gold Cup
A lung infection means Imperial Commander has once again been denied the chance to bid for more glory in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
Read More Tizzard states Jewson intention
Colin Tizzard will issue his son Joe with waiting tactics when Third Intention tackles Captain Conan again in the Jewson Novices` Chase next week.
Read More Sun out to shine at Cheltenham
Emma Lavelle hopes the likely better ground at Cheltenham will enable Captain Sunshine to get competitive in the Pertemps Final.
Read More Hobbs sweet on Captain chance
Philip Hobbs believes Captain Chris has every chance of running a big race in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday week.
Read More Crus set for Exeter gallop
Grands Crus will have a racecourse gallop after racing at Exeter on Tuesday before plans can be firmed up for the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Cross camp have ground for concern
Trainer Rebecca Curtis has issued a warning to supporters of At Fishers Cross ahead of his run in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday week.
Read More Williams courts County for Minstrel
Evan Williams believes Court Minstrel would have "a semblance of an each-way chance" in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle if he scrapes in at the bottom of the weights.
Read More Pipe waits on Dynaste decision
David Pipe has still not decided whether to run his unbeaten novice chaser Dynaste in the RSA Chase or the Jewson Novices' Chase at next week's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Henderson pleased with super Simon
Nicky Henderson endured another frustrating morning but after finally getting to gallop Simonsig, he described the grey's work as "simply fantastic".
Read More Walsh has high hopes for Hurricane
Ruby Walsh would love Hurricane Fly to show his true colours again in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next week.
Read More Scholfield planning Thursday return
Nick Scholfield plans to be back in action at Wincanton on Thursday after escaping serious injury in a fall at Newbury.
Read More Quevega builds towards Cheltenham
Willie Mullins declared himself "very happy" with Quevega after the history-seeking mare made a gentle appearance after racing at Leopardstown.
Read More O'Brien rolls back the years
Aidan O'Brien is set to be represented at this year's Cheltenham Festival after Shield booked his place in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper with a fine victory at Leopardstown.
Read More Pressure eases for Harrington
Jessica Harrington admits the fact Jezki is no longer favourite for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle has taken some of the pressure off as Cheltenham looms.
Read More Solwhit looking likely for World
Solwhit is set to take his chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday week after pleasing trainer Charles Byrnes in a gallop on Saturday.
Read More Frost scuppers Newbury gallop
Oliver Sherwood is weighing up his options for Puffin Billy after a planned racecourse gallop at Newbury this morning was cancelled due to frost.
Read More Rain would suit Curtis plans
Rebecca Curtis is hoping Cheltenham catches some of the forecast rain this week as she prepares leading contender At Fishers Cross for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
Read More All eyes on Leopardstown gallops
Several of Ireland's leading trainers are expected to take the wraps off some of their Cheltenham Festival aspirants this weekend as Leopardstown stages its traditional after-racing gallops on Sunday.
Read More Cheltenham head to Leopardstown
Several of Ireland's leading trainers are expected to take the wraps off some of their Cheltenham Festival aspirants this weekend as Leopardstown stages its traditional after-racing gallops on Sunday.
Read More McCoy sticks with Tent camp
Tony McCoy has confirmed he will ride My Tent Or Yours in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Katenko out of Gold Cup
Katenko has been scratched from the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup and the John Smith's Grand National.
Read More Somersby set for Sacre clash
Mick Channon has confirmed Somersby will come back in distance for a tilt at the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Long Run pleases in cheekpieces
Long Run is set to wear cheekpieces for the first time in public when he aims to regain his crown in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup later this month.
Read More Cheekpieces 'likely' for Long Run
Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen reports it to be "very likely" Long Run will wear cheekpieces in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Tammys a doubt for Festival
Trainer Liam Lennon admits Tammys Hill faces a "race against time" to be ready for the CGA Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham after suffering an injury when beaten at Fairyhouse.
Read More Options open for Native
Grand National-winning jockey Ben De Haan is still undecided whether to let his stable star Native Gallery take his chance at Cheltenham.
Read More Leader set for Sandown pipe-opener
Imperial Leader is set to take his chance in the EBF paddypower.com Final at Sandown on Saturday week before running in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Vent primed for Champion Bumper
Liz Doyle has decided against taking Le Vent D'Antan to Leopardstown for a gallop after racing on Sunday.
Read More Hamilton plots Moscow route
Brian Hamilton is looking forward to the rest of the season with Moscow Mannon following an encouraging return to action at Naas last weekend.
Read More Opening Batsman a Festival doubt
Harry Fry admits it is "doubtful" last weekend's Racing Plus Chase hero Opening Batsman will turn up at the Cheltenham Festival in a fortnight's time.
Read More Elliott upbeat on Carlito claims
Gordon Elliott feels Carlito Brigante's previous experience of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he tackles the Pulteney Land Investments Novices' Handicap Chase at the Festival.
Read More King keen on Judge chance
Alan King has pinpointed Godsmejudge as one of his best hopes to get on the scoreboard at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Cossack sidesteps Festival
Don Cossack will not line up at the Cheltenham Festival after finishing only third at Naas last Sunday.
Read More Bensalem blow for King
Trainer Alan King has been dealt yet another injury blow with the news Bensalem has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Read More Watering on hold at Cheltenham
Possible rain towards the end of next week should mean Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse will not have to water the ground ahead of the Festival.
Read More Sunnyhill in Gold Cup contention
Jonjo O'Neill has raised the possibility of Sunnyhillboy running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Argo looks a picture for Jewson
Gold Cup-winning trainer Tom Taaffe believes Argocat has a "live chance" in the Jewson Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in a fortnight's time.
Read More Quevega leads Mares' field
Quevega is the star name among 36 entries for the OLBG Mares' Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Strong Mullins hand in Bumper
Willie Mullins is responsible for five of the 51 entries in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on March 13.
Read More Salsify back on Foxhunter trail
Last year's winner Salsify is among 39 entries for the CGA Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham on March 15.
Read More Keighley keen on Court claims
Martin Keighley feels Champion Court would have sound claims in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham if he can return to the kind of form he showed at the meeting last year.
Read More Longsdon mulling Festival targets
Trainer Charlie Longsdon is eager to avoid a clash between stablemates Vulcanite and Hazy Tom at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Keighley keen on Champion claims
Martin Keighley feels Champion Court would have sound claims in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham if he can return to the kind of form he showed at the meeting last year.
Read More McCain outlines novice plans
Up And Go and Clondaw Kaempfer could both be prepared for the Grand National meeting at Aintree after trainer Donald McCain elected to bypass the Cheltenham Festival with his two star novice hurdlers.
Read More Smith hoping for Cup chance
Trainer Michael Smith is hoping his stable star Orsippus creeps in at the bottom of the weights for the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Longsdon mulling Festival plans
Trainer Charlie Longsdon is eager to avoid a clash between stablemates Vulcanite and Hazy Tom at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Melling date on Flemenstar agenda
Flemenstar is being prepared for a return to action at Aintree's John Smith's Grand National meeting in April after recovering from a lung infection.
Read More Festival meeting the priority
Donald McCain's family will forever be synonymous with the Grand National, but the Cheshire-based trainer admits the Cheltenham Festival is now top of his priority list.
Read More Ashes fired up for Champion
Donald McCain is adamant forgotten horse Cinders And Ashes has a "massive each-way chance" in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More McCain keeps faith in Cross
Trainer Donald McCain believes Peddlers Cross is as good as he has ever been as he aims to get his career back on track in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Unaccompanied out of Cheltenham
Dermot Weld is targeting a return to the Flat in the spring for Unaccompanied after the mare was ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Overturn vying for Simon scalp
Donald McCain remains confident Overturn will make life "very difficult" for red-hot favourite Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.
Read More Pendra OK for Coral - Longsdon
Trainer Charlie Longsdon feels the Coral Cup would suit Pendra best out of his three options at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Ryan mighty strong for Triumph
John Ryan could have two runners in the JCB Triumph Hurdle in the shape of Somemothersdohavem and Masters Blazing.
Read More Hobbs keen to split pair
Philip Hobbs is to run the Diana Whateley-owned pair of Wishfull Thinking and Menorah in separate races at Cheltenham.
Read More Twiston-Davies savours special One
Nigel Twiston-Davies' great young hope The New One spearheads a Cheltenham team which the trainer is treating with his usual optimism.
Read More Commander gears up for Gold run
Nigel Twiston-Davies is aiming to complete Imperial Commander's serious preparation for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup with a racecourse gallop this weekend.
Read More Sweeney to swerve Festival
Sweeney Tunes is set to bypass Cheltenham and wait for the big Fairyhouse meeting over Easter following a Grade Two success at Naas on Sunday.
Read More Chac team floored by Eider loss
Chris Bealby is likely to wait until Cheltenham Festival week to get Chac Du Cadran back on the course after the Betfred Eider was lost to the snow at Newcastle on Saturday.
Read More Divers taking plunge in Plate
Ferdy Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed for a dry spell of weather as he prepares Divers for a return to the scene of his greatest triumph.
Read More Coral Cup beckons for Eckhart
Meister Eckhart could make his second trip to the Cheltenham Festival as trainer Alan King eyes a crack at the Coral Cup.
Read More Sir suits Cheltenham - Mullins
Trainer Willie Mullins believes Sir Des Champs' love of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he runs in the Betfred Gold Cup next month.
Read More Batsman Festival plans in limbo
Trainer Harry Fry will await the handicapper's reaction to Opening Batsman's Racing Plus Chase victory before finalising plans for Cheltenham.
Read More No issues over Quito well-being
Trainer Colm Murphy hopes Quito De La Roque will be back in full work this week after being ruled out of Saturday's Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse due to lameness.
Read More Wyck 'very sore' after reverse
Wyck Hill must recover from a cut leg if he is to stay in contention for the Cheltenham Festival and the John Smith's Grand National.
Read More First-class Mail in Champion frame
Exciting French recruit Mail De Bievre is set to be supplemented for the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham next month, trainer Tom George confirmed.
Read More Big guns please Henderson
Nicky Henderson was left perfectly satisfied as he worked a high-profile Cheltenham team after racing at Kempton.
Read More Roi floors National contenders
Roi Du Mee made all to land the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse as leading John Smith's Grand National contenders Prince De Beauchene and Seabass had to settle for minor honours.
Read More Batsman hits rivals for six
Harry Fry's first season as a trainer in his own right took a major step forward as Opening Batsman stole the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton from under the nose of the young handler's mentor Paul Nicholls.
Read More Voice not one to forget
Former smart Flat performer Forgotten Voice is making his mark over jumps and landed the William Hill Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton.
Read More Run remains on Ryanair trail
Jonjo O'Neill is still hoping to get Albertas Run to Cheltenham in a bid to win the Ryanair Chase for the third time after putting the 12-year-old through his paces at Kempton.
Read More Saint could skip Triumph
Paul Nicholls dropped a heavy hint that Irish Saint would not be heading to the JCB Triumph Hurdle despite winning what is now accepted as the most informative trial for the Cheltenham Festival contest at Kempton.
Read More Wing shows winning spirit
Stocktons Wing was driven out to beat the front-running Dogora to claim the Grade Two Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
Read More Quevega 'in good old form'
Ruby Walsh is happy with superstar mare Quevega, who goes for a remarkable fifth straight win in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Walsh hopeful for Hurricane
Ruby Walsh does not believe Hurricane Fly has been seen at his very best on either of his previous two trips to the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Fago floored at Sandown
Leading Arkle Trophy contender Fago saw his Cheltenham Festival aspirations dealt a huge blow as he suffered a comprehensive defeat in the Kilbrittain Castle Novices' Chase at Sandown.
Read More Gold first choice for Morris
Mouse Morris would prefer to run First Lieutenant in the Betfred Gold Cup rather than the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Trade set fair for Dovecote
Fair Trade may not have won over hurdles yet, but trainer Alan King is still aiming for the very top by pitching him into the William Hill Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday.
Read More Lennon imagines Hill glory
Trainer Liam Lennon is hoping Tammys Hill can book his place at next month's Cheltenham Festival with victory in the John McCarthy Memorial Hunters Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
Read More Big guns clash in Adonis
Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have used the Racing UK Subscribe For Cheltenham Adonis Juvenile Hurdle to unearth a Triumph winner in recent years and both are trying to bolster their squads again at Kempton on Saturday.
Read More Ferguson ponders Mill Festival aim
Trainer John Ferguson will decide from three options which race to give Cotton Mill the chance to make up for crashing out in last year's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More No imminent plans to turn on taps
With just under three weeks to go to the start of the Cheltenham Festival, officials are keeping a careful eye on the going at Prestbury Park.
Read More Melodic team up the ante
Trainer Jeremy Scott is likely to issue jockey Nick Scholfield with more positive tactics when Melodic Rendezvous tackles the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More McCain: Catch Overturn if you can
Trainer Donald McCain has challenged Overturn's Racing Post Arkle rivals to take him on for the lead in the Cheltenham contest on March 12.
Read More Charm among hurdling hopefuls
The Paul Nicholls-trained Wonderful Charm tops 166 nominations for the Coral Cup at Cheltenham next month, with other leading fancies for the valuable handicap hurdle Oscara Dara and Gevrey Chambertin also in the field.
Read More Festival options open to Cantlow
Cantlow features among the possibles for the JLT Specialty Chase and the Byrne Group Plate as the handicap entries for the Cheltenham Festival have been revealed.
Read More Clouds gathering for Sandown
The EBF paddypower.com "National Hunt" Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown on March 9 is the likely target for the promising Many Clouds.
Read More Major Plus fancies stand ground
Wyck Hill and Rolling Aces head a competitive 13-runner field for Saturday's Racing Plus Chase at Kempton that also includes dual winner Nacarat.
Read More Minella pips Cheltenian on return
Minella Forfitness got up in the last stride to deny Cheltenian a winning comeback in the SIG Insulation EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster.
Read More Nicholls has confidence in Conti
Paul Nicholls believes Bobs Worth and Sir Des Champs are the ones to beat in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup next month.
Read More Zarkandar 'in a great place'
Paul Nicholls insists it should be of no concern to Zarkandar's supporters that jockey Ruby Walsh has once again chosen to side with Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle.
Read More Somemothers triumphs on Town Moor
Somemothersdohavem (6-1) booked his place in the JCB Triumph Hurdle when springing a minor upset in Doncaster's 32Red.com Juvenile Hurdle.
Read More Novice fields start to take shape
With only 20 days to go before the start of the Cheltenham Festival, the eight novice hurdles and chases are beginning to take shape following the latest confirmation stage.
Read More McManus swoops for Wyck Hill
Wyck Hill, ante-post favourite for the Racing Plus Chase, will race in the green and gold colours of owner JP McManus for the first time at Kempton on Saturday.
Read More Dude in line for National service
The Midlands National at Uttoxeter, rather than the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, is the most likely next port of call for Monbeg Dude following his staying-on third at Haydock on Saturday.
Read More Gold fancied to dazzle in Bartlett
Nigel Twiston-Davies believes African Gold is approaching the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival under the radar.
Read More Mullins seeking Anonis guidance
Margaret Mullins is waiting to see how Anonis performs at Clonmel before deciding whether to let him head to next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Rubi ruled out of Cheltenham
Rubi Light has been ruled out of next month's Cheltenham Festival after suffering an injury during his disappointing run at Navan on Tuesday.
Read More Sous team hope for dry spell
Connections of Pique Sous are praying for a dry three weeks before their pride and joy runs at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Bolger hoping for Festival magic
Enda Bolger is keeping his fingers crossed Drawn N Drank gets into the final field for the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Barizan back to winning form
Former top-class juvenile Barizan has provided numerous frustrations for his connections but finally returned to lift a valuable prize in the Bathwick Tyres Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.
Read More Gallery claims Wetherby prize
John Ferguson's exciting Flat recruit Whispering Gallery maintained his unbeaten record over obstacles with a smooth victory at Wetherby.
Read More Rock-solid Dynaste leads charge
David Pipe has nominated Dynaste as the most obvious candidate to provide him with a ninth Cheltenham Festival success.
Read More Swnymor aiming to book ticket
Tim Vaughan is hoping Swnymor can book his place at Cheltenham with a confidence-boosting win in the 32Red.com Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster on Wednesday.
Read More Puzzled Pipe unsure on Crus
David Pipe's highest-profile horse Grands Crus remains an uncertain runner at the Cheltenham Festival with the trainer admitting he is "just taking things day by day".
Read More O'Brien unleashes bumper duo
Aidan O'Brien saddles his first National Hunt runners in well over eight years as Egyptian Warrior and Shield make their racecourse debuts at Punchestown on Wednesday.
Read More Hughes sweet on Conor triumph
Dessie Hughes believes Our Conor is the one to beat in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Hammond has Only options
Micky Hammond may give Only Orsenfoolsies one more run over hurdles either at Cheltenham or at Kelso before campaigning back on the Flat.
Read More Kashmir sights set on Festival
Triumph Hurdle contender Kashmir Peak will bypass an engagement in Wednesday's 32Red.com Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster and head straight to next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Hughes anticipating bold Bay show
Dessie Hughes expects Tofino Bay to take all the beating in the Irish Form Book Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan on Tuesday.
Read More Tent to take Supreme test
Nicky Henderson has stated My Tent Or Yours will run in the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Read More Riches on Bartlett road
Noel Meade has confirmed that the unbeaten Road To Riches will head straight to the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Up won't go for Neptune
Donald McCain has taken his impressive Ascot winner Up And Go out of the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Plus points on offer at Kempton
Wyck Hill and Nacarat are among 14 remaining entries for the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton on Saturday, in which Katenko is a notable absentee.
Read More Fry's delight over Ruby form
Harry Fry continues to be bullish about Rock On Ruby's prospects of a repeat triumph in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Read More Mulholland retains Midnight faith
Trainer Neil Mulholland feels the handicapper has relented enough to make Midnight Chase a major player again.
Read More Brennan wild about Kim
Jockey Paddy Brennan believes Khyber Kim could be a "lively outsider" for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Whisky on course for World
Owner Dai Walters has confirmed Oscar Whisky is likely to take his chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Read More Brennan buoyed by Module
Jockey Paddy Brennan feels Module has excellent claims in the Jewson Novices' Chase at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Champion Chase option for Mail
Paddy Brennan would love to ride Tom George's exciting French recruit Mail De Bievre in the Queen Mother Champion Chase over two miles.
Read More Freedom steps towards Festival
Jessica Harrington feels the ground at Cheltenham will determine whether Steps To Freedom runs in the Stan James Champion Hurdle after his win at Dundalk on Friday evening.
Read More Green team favour Triumph
Gary Moore is leaning towards running Chris Pea Green in the Triumph Hurdle rather than the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Newbury target for Buck's
Owner Andy Stewart is hoping his brilliant stayer Big Buck's might return from injury at Newbury in late November.
Read More Rebel still has Champion cause
Trainer Mick Winters is keeping his options open regarding whether to let Rebel Fitz line up in next month's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Rocky completes chase hat-trick
Rocky Creek galloped to a workmanlike success in the Sodexo Prestige Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot.
Read More Card on cue for Ascot success
Cue Card put his King George disappointment well behind him by claiming his first Grade One win over fences in the Betfair Ascot Chase.
Read More Young leads Mullins one-two
So Young got the better of his stablemate Zaidpour to run out an impressive winner of the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park.
Read More Easy for Zarkandar in Kingwell
Zarkandar completed his public preparation for the Stan James Champion Hurdle when maintaining his 100% record this season at Wincanton.
Read More Card on cue for Ascot success
Cue Card put his King George disappointment well behind him by claiming his first Grade One win over fences in the Betfair Ascot Chase.
Read More Vino follows up in style
Vino Griego continued his rebirth as a serious racehorse by collecting his second victory in a row in the Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance Chase at Ascot.
Read More Bay battles to all-the-way win
The tremendously tough Across The Bay pulled out all the stops to claim a thrilling Betfred Mobile Lotto Hurdle, better known as the Rendlesham, at Haydock.
Read More Up And Go trounces rivals
Relentless galloper Up And Go would not allow his rivals a look-in in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Ascot.
Read More Nothing foolish about Orsen
Only Orsenfoolsies ploughed through the Haydock mud to run out a game winner of the Betfred 'Goals Galore' Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle for Micky Hammond.
Read More Rocky completes chase hat-trick
Rocky Creek galloped to a workmanlike success in the Sodexo Prestige Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot.
Read More Up And Go trounces rivals
Relentless galloper Up And Go would not allow his rivals a look-in in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Ascot.
Read More Walsh is a Fly guy
Ruby Walsh has reaffirmed his intention to ride Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Read More Walsh is a Fly guy
Ruby Walsh has reaffirmed his intention to ride Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month.
Read More Steps makes huge strides
Connections of Steps To Freedom anticipate further progress in the coming months following his winning return at Dundalk on Friday night.
Read More Hobbs has grounds for optimism
Philip Hobbs feels Captain Chris will prove well able to adapt to the testing ground when he goes for glory in the Betfair Ascot Chase.
Read More Rocky up for Reynoldstown fight
Rocky Creek aims to cement his place at the Cheltenham Festival when he lines up for the Sodexho Prestige Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot.
Read More Bordes books Bartlett ticket
Utopie Des Bordes retained her unbeaten British record in the Listed Jane Seymour Mares' Novice Hurdle at Sandown.
Read More Death of cross-country stalwart
Heads Onthe Ground, winner of the cross-country chase at the Cheltenham Festival in 2007, has died at the age of 16.
Read More Mullins favours Zaid in Red Mills
Trainer Willie Mullins believes Zaidpour may have the edge over So Young as the stable companions lock horns in Saturday's Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park.
Read More Cue takes aim at Ascot prize
It is crunch time for Cue Card at Ascot on Saturday as the 2010 Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner warms up for a fourth successive appearance at the Festival.
Read More Key Kingwell test for Zarkandar
Zarkandar attempts to boost his strong claims for the Stan James Champion Hurdle when he lines up at Wincanton on Saturday.
Read More Richards set to bypass Cheltenham
Nicky Richards is shying away from a trip to next month's Cheltenham Festival with Duke Of Navan despite another impressive display in the BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso.
Read More Caledonia takes high road
Trainer Jim Goldie has confirmed Caledonia on course for next month's Champion Bumper after his good run in defeat at Newbury on Saturday.
Read More Waley-Cohen wary of Bobs threat
Sam Waley-Cohen believes the main threat to Long Run regaining his Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup crown is likely to come from stablemate Bobs Worth.
Read More Freedom steps back into fray
High-class dual-purpose performer Steps To Freedom makes his first racecourse appearance since September in the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Race at Dundalk on Friday evening.
Read More Finian's features in Ascot sextet
Finian's Rainbow, last season's Queen Mother Champion Chase hero, is among a select field of six for the Betfair Ascot Chase at the Berkshire track on Saturday.
Read More Tent camp keep Champion in mind
Connections of My Tent Or Yours have not ruled out supplementing the impressive Betfair Hurdle winner for the Stan James Champion Hurdle.
Read More Cross on top in Musselburgh test
Peddlers Cross had to work a little harder than expected in landing odds of 1-5 in the Howies Restaurants Edinburgh Hurdle at Musselburgh.
Read More Ground key to Rock Bumper bid
Oscar Rock is only likely to head for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper if conditions are on the testing side.
Read More Cooper keen on Conor triumph
Jockey Bryan Cooper was very impressed by the victory of Our Conor in the Grade One Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Run and Riverside in Ryanair mix
Former winners Albertas Run and Riverside Theatre are among 27 remaining entries for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on March 14.
Read More Hurricane heads Champion 22
Hurricane Fly stands his ground as one of 22 horses left in the field for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the latest confirmation stage.
Read More Sacre scares off opposition
Just eight possible opponents remain in contention to challenge Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase, with Flemenstar among those removed at the latest confirmation stage for the two-mile showpiece.
Read More Cheltenham next stop for Windermere
All roads now lead to the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival for Lord Windermere after his near-miss in the Dr PJ Moriarty Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Vaughan adds to Cheltenham team
Irish recruits Free World and Donnas Palm have bolstered the possible Cheltenham Festival squad of Tim Vaughan.
Read More Naas plan for Moscow
Moscow Mannon pleased connections on Tuesday morning as he enjoyed his first piece of work since suffering a setback.
Read More Grandouet doubt for Kingwell
Nicky Henderson has revealed Grandouet is a doubt to make his second appearance of the season in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday due to the discovery of filling in his near fore.
Read More No Champion for Grumeti
Alan King has admitted defeat in his race to get Grumeti ready in time for the Stan James Champion Hurdle.
Read More Peddlers primed for pointer
Donald McCain admits the Festival target for Peddlers Cross will become clearer after tomorrow's Howies Restaurants Edinburgh Hurdle at Musselburgh.
Read More Grandouet doubt for Kingwell
Nicky Henderson has revealed Grandouet is a doubt to make his second appearance of the season in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday due to the discovery of filling in his near fore.
Read More Flemenstar set to miss Cheltenham
Trainer Peter Casey says Flemenstar is "very unlikely" to run at the Cheltenham Festival in March after being found to have a lung infection.
Read More Tribulation going for Gold
Cape Tribulation is set to take his chance in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after he was taken out of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.
Read More Flemenstar may miss Cheltenham
Trainer Peter Casey says Flemenstar is "very unlikely" to run at the Cheltenham Festival in March after being found to have a lung infection.
Read More Crus remains on Festival trail
Grands Crus still has the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and Ryanair Chase as his possible Cheltenham Festival targets as the grey recovers from an ulcer problem.
Read More Puffin grounded by hoof issue
A reason for what looked a below-par performance by Puffin Billy at Exeter on Sunday appears to have been revealed, with the smart novice hurdler found to have pus in one of his hooves.
Read More De Bromhead Sizing up options
Henry de Bromhead said it was "50-50" which race Sizing Europe will run in at Cheltenham after he was officially scratched from the Betfred Gold Cup.
Read More Rubi out to sparkle in Mills
Rubi Light will attempt to win the Red Mills Chase for the third successive year at Gowran Park on Saturday.
Read More Rival in Cheltenham hunt
Rival D'Estruval is bang on course for the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham next month following a midwinter break.
Read More Mullins hanging fire on Anonis
Mags Mullins says she will play it by ear as to whether Anonis takes up any of his Cheltenham Festival engagements.
Read More Bailey in no rush on Topper plan
Kim Bailey remains cautious about whether his star novice chaser Harry Topper will head to the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Melodic stamps class at Exeter
Melodic Rendezvous outpointed Puffin Billy in emphatic fashion as they built up for the Cheltenham Festival in the Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Novices' Hurdle at Exeter.
Read More Wylie pair to be kept apart
Willie Mullins is not making an instant decision about how to split Boston Bob and Back In Focus at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Mullins hails versatile Fever
Willie Mullins believes Champagne Fever would be effective in any of the novice events at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Flemenstar wasn't himself - owner
Flemenstar's owner Stephen Curran is adamant his horse did not show his true colours in his defeat to Sir Des Champs at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Nicholls to rely on Conti for Gold
Paul Nicholls is set to rely on Silviniaco Conti as his main contender for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after confirming that Tidal Bay is more likely to contest the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Festival.
Read More Chris on course for Ascot action
Captain Chris could have his first outing since his narrow Boxing Day defeat in next Saturday's Betfair Ascot Chase.
Read More Cantlow set for hurdles prep
Paul Webber is set to give Cantlow an outing over hurdles at Ascot on Saturday ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Twiston-Davies happy with Commander
Nigel Twiston-Davies reports Imperial Commander's build-up to next month's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup to be continuing without a hitch.
Read More Star novices clash at Exeter
Racegoers are in for a treat at Exeter today as Puffin Billy and Melodic Rendezvous lock horns ahead of the Cheltenham Festival in the Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Sir Des sees off Star
Sir Des Champs became Ireland's main contender for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup when outstaying Flemenstar in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Read More Mullins back at Fever pitch
Willie Mullins once again dominated the training honours at Leopardstown with a 123-1 four-timer on Hennessy day.
Read More Majala makes most of Fago exit
Majala just held on from His Excellency to complete a hat-trick in the Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices' Chase at Warwick.
Read More Super show from Wishfull
Wishfull Thinking stayed on strongly from the final fence to capture the Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury.
Read More Tent hacks up in Betfair Hurdle
My Tent Or Yours ran out a very impressive winner of the valuable Betfair Hurdle at Newbury for Nicky Henderson and Tony McCoy.
Read More Super show from Wishfull
Wishfull Thinking stayed on strongly from the final fence to capture the Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury.
Read More Chatter proves his worth
Owners The Not Afraid Partnership clearly have another smart horse on their books as Chatterbox extended his unbeaten record to three in the Visit betfair.com/racingoffers Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.
Read More Conti delivers Gold standard
Silviniaco Conti further cemented his position as a leading contender for Cheltenham Gold Cup honours with a straightforward success in the Denman Chase at Newbury.
Read More Last-gasp Bob grabs Moriarty
Boston Bob got up in the very last stride to win a thrilling race for the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
Read More Our Conor oozes Spring class
Our Conor completed a hat-trick over jumps with an impressive display to take the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown and is now set to head the Irish challenge for the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Mullins back at Fever pitch
Champagne Fever returned to winning form when making all the running in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Our Conor oozes Spring class
Our Conor completed a hat-trick over jumps with an impressive display to take the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Henderson readies Betfair team
Nicky Henderson has six chances of hitting the target in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, among them a former Champion Hurdle hero and a live candidate for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Kempton an option for Simonsig
Simonsig could possibly have a run in the Racing Plus Pendil Novices' Chase at Kempton on February 23 before his date at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Henderson readies Betfair team
Nicky Henderson has six chances of hitting the target in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, among them a former Champion Hurdle hero and a live candidate for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Read More Mullins ready for Spring battle
Willie Mullins admits it is impossible to choose between Blood Cotil and Diakali as his two star four-year-olds lock horns in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Bob primed to stake his claim
The much talked about Boston Bob aims to book his ticket to next month's Cheltenham Festival in the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Alasi holds court over Champion
Outsider-of-three Alasi ambushed what was anticipated to be a routine Cheltenham Festival warm-up for Champion Court in a graduation chase at Kempton.
Read More Mullins ready for Spring battle
Willie Mullins admits it is impossible to choose between Blood Cotil and Diakali as his two star four-year-olds lock horns in Saturday's Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Coy Casey banks on Flemenstar
Trainer Peter Casey is keeping race tactics close to his chest ahead of Flemenstar's crucial test in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Duke possible for Kelso battle
Trainer Nicky Richards could let smart novice Duke Of Navan line up in the BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso on Thursday.
Read More Atout goes straight to Cheltenham
Leading Supreme Novices' Hurdle hope Un Atout is set to head straight to next month's Cheltenham Festival after connections elected to bypass Saturday's meeting at Leopardstown.
Read More Katenko still in Kempton reckoning
Venetia Williams has not ruled out a crack at the Racing Plus Chase with Cheltenham hopeful Katenko.
Read More Inish enters Festival picture
Inish Island completed a quickfire hat-trick for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh with a cosy success in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel.
Read More Chris Pea tastes Huntingdon success
Chris Pea Green (12-1) put himself in line for bigger and better things when coming seven lengths clear in the 32Red Juvenile Hurdle at Huntingdon.
Read More Eduard team cool on Cheltenham raid
Nicky Richards believes next month's Cheltenham Festival could "come a year too soon" for exciting novice hurdler Eduard.
Read More Door not definite for Cheltenham
Shutthefrontdoor is by no means certain to line up at the Cheltenham Festival, despite completing a hat-trick over hurdles at Carlisle on Wednesday.
Read More Brian still in Cheltenham frame
Bold Sir Brian could still line up at Cheltenham, despite being scratched from both the Betfred Gold Cup and the Ryanair Chase.
Read More Keighley courting Kempton honours
Trainer Martin Keighley believes Friday's kempton.co.uk Graduation Chase is the perfect opportunity for stable star Champion Court to secure a confidence-boosting victory ahead of next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Prince earmarked for Gowran return
Noble Prince is being prepared for a spring campaign after being sidelined through injury since the end of October.
Read More Kentford takes aim at Quevega
Kentford Grey Lady will stay amongst her own sex at next month's Cheltenham Festival following an excellent run in defeat in last month's Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Nolan makes sense of Logic form
Paul Nolan believes Defy Logic's future lies over fences after the six-year-old made an impressive winning debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse.
Read More McCoy bounces back at Carlisle
Shutthefrontdoor staked a big claim to be in owner JP McManus' Cheltenham Festival team with a gutsy victory in the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle.
Read More Mullins expecting more from Alder
Tom Mullins is confident there is more to come from Alderwood over fences this spring following his highly-creditable performance at Punchestown on Sunday.
Read More Solwhit not certain for Festival
Charles Byrnes has revealed it is "50-50 at best" stable star Solwhit will line up in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Exeter rendezvous for Melodic
Jeremy Scott has confirmed his stable star Melodic Rendezvous will bypass Saturday's Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown in favour of a trip to Exeter the following day.
Read More Conti features in Denman nine
Leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Silviniaco Conti could face up to eight rivals in Saturday's Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury.
Read More Creek team advise Festival caution
Connections of Rocky Creek have warned it is still a possibility the young chaser could miss the Cheltenham Festival in favour of Aintree.
Read More George looks to Warwick for Majala
Tom George is looking forward to seeing Majala test his powers at a higher level in what promises to be an informative Racing Post Arkle Trial at Warwick on Saturday.
Read More Bordoni impresses at Rasen
John Ferguson's Bordoni delivered the stand-out performance at Market Rasen when cantering nine lengths clear in the Worthingtons Juvenile Maiden Hurdle.
Read More Critic and Seabass impress
Rock Critic was an impressive winner of the Racegoer's 25 Euros Package Hurdle at Fairyhouse as last year's John Smith's Grand National third Seabass made a fine return to action in second place.
Read More Salsify on target for Foxhunter
Salsify is to have his final prep run at Leopardstown on Saturday ahead of his defence of the CGA Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Conti features in Denman nine
Leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Silviniaco Conti could face up to eight rivals in Saturday's Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury.
Read More Elliott satisfied with Don effort
Gordon Elliott was happy enough with Don Cossack's performance at Punchestown despite his short-priced defeat in the Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle.
Read More Court primed for Festival prep
Champion Court is set to complete his racecourse preparations for Cheltenham in Friday's kempton.co.uk Graduation Chase.
Read More Hope springs eternal for Dalasiri
Dalasiri can book his Cheltenham Festival ticket with a good performance in Saturday's Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Pipe eyes four-miler for Goulanes
David Pipe believes Goulanes could be an ideal candidate for the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham following his Wetherby win.
Read More Rock claims hollow victory
Connections of Doncaster winner Rock On Ruby (13-8) were quick to commiserate those linked with Darlan after Nicky Henderson's Christmas Hurdle hero suffered a fatal fall at the final flight in the 32Red Hurdle.
Read More Darlan suffers fatal fall
Rock On Ruby claimed the Listed 32Red Hurdle at Doncaster as even-money favourite Darlan suffered a fatal fall at the last flight.
Read More Long Run to swerve Denman chase
Long Run will head straight for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after trainer Nicky Henderson decided against a prep run at Newbury this weekend.
Read More Bolster team play it cool
The Giant Bolster has a couple of options this weekend as David Bridgwater is eager to get his stable star back in action.
Read More Big guns hold sway in Hennessy
Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs are the star names among eight confirmations for what promises to be a fantastic renewal of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Longsdon has Quality assignment
Superior Quality is set to make the leap to Grade One level at the Cheltenham Festival following his cosy triumph at Musselburgh on Sunday.
Read More Peddlers booked for Musselburgh
Donald McCain hopes to learn more about the potential Cheltenham Festival target for Peddlers Cross by running him at Musselburgh next week.
Read More Unaccompanied facing Quevega clash
Quevega should have at least one viable challenger in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham next month after Dermot Weld confirmed dual Grade One winner Unaccompanied on target for the Festival.
Read More McCain leads the way with Overturn
Donald McCain remains confident Overturn is going to take plenty of pegging back in next month's Racing Post Arkle Trophy following his brilliant display at Musselburgh on Sunday.
Read More Mozoltov books Festival ticket
Mozoltov got the better of Don Cossack in a duel up the straight to take the Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
Read More Same hits Triumph peak
Sametegal was an emphatic winner of the John Smith's Scottish Triumph Hurdle Trial at Musselburgh as Kashmir Peak blundered and unseated Dougie Costello at the fourth-last.
Read More Sizing has it all tied up again
Sizing Europe repeated last year's success in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase with an emphatic display at Punchestown.
Read More Mozoltov books Festival ticket
Mozoltov got the better of Don Cossack in a duel up the straight to take the Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
Read More Overturn switches on power
Overturn turned in another superb front-running display to keep his unbeaten record over fences intact in the Scottish Arkle Novices' Chase at Musselburgh.
Read More Tidal Bay to miss Hennessy
Tidal Bay will head straight to next month's Cheltenham Festival after trainer Paul Nicholls scratched him from the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Read More Darlan team happy to get a run
Connections of the Nicky Henderson-trained Darlan are looking forward to getting a run into the six-year-old at Doncaster on Monday before he goes for Champion Hurdle glory in March.
Read More Haydock target for Coneygree
Coneygree is set to run at Haydock before going for glory in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Ruby and Darlan clash at Doncaster
Last year's Champion Hurdle hero Rock On Ruby heads a small but select field of just four runners in the 32Red Hurdle at Doncaster on Monday.
Read More Options open for Oscar
Owner Dai Walters will see what happens in the next few weeks before deciding where to run Oscar Whisky at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Gifford all smiles over Trend
Nick Gifford was dreaming of Cheltenham after On Trend stayed on gamely to score in the Betfred Masters Handicap Chase at Sandown.
Read More Close call as Captain grabs prize
Captain Conan made hard work of landing the odds in the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers Novices' Chase at Sandown Park.
Read More Towton glory for Goulanes
David Pipe's Goulanes defied his inexperience to win the Grade Two totepool.com Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby.
Read More Medinas claims Welsh Champion
Medinas wore down Peckhamecho on the run-in to land the spoils in the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las.
Read More Close call as Captain grabs prize
Captain Conan made hard work of landing the odds in the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers Novices' Chase at Sandown Park.
Read More Eastlake strikes for O'Neill
Jonjo O'Neill's Eastlake won the opening Betfred 'The Home Of Goals Galore' Handicap Chase at Sandown.
Read More Fly in top form
Willie Mullins reports Hurricane Fly to be in fine form following his impressive Irish Champion Hurdle victory.
Read More Russell giving Tap a turn
Lucinda Russell is hoping Tap Night can enhance his big reputation against three rivals in the Scottish Future Champions Novices' Chase at Musselburgh tomorrow.
Read More Sous books Cheltenham ticket
Willie Mullins nominated the Supreme Novices' Hurdle as the target for Pique Sous after the grey enjoyed the perfect return to action with a bloodless victory in the Bookings At Dundalkstadium.com Maiden under the all-weather track's floodlights.
Read More Quinn unearths Hidden gem
John Quinn believes Hidden Justice could be a lively outsider for the JCB Triumph Hurdle after he secured his second win over obstacles on a good card at Catterick.
Read More McCain on duty at Wetherby
Cheltenham clues could be in the offing at Wetherby as Super Duty tackles the totepool Towton Novices' Chase over three miles and a furlong of the West Yorkshire track.
Read More Ashes has Festival date
Donald McCain is considering letting Cinders And Ashes head straight for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham without the aid of another run.
Read More Big Sunday test for Cossack
Gordon Elliott admits Sunday will tell him much more about immediate targets for Don Cossack as he bids to regain the winning thread in what looks a fascinating Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
Read More Hunt Ball out of Gold Cup
Hunt Ball is set to have his sights lowered after being officially scratched from the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham next month.
Read More Overturn primed for Arkle prep
Leading Arkle hope Overturn faces three opponents as he completes his racecourse preparations for next month's Cheltenham Festival in the Scottish Arkle Novices' Chase at Musselburgh on Sunday.
Read More Europe bids for Cottage repeat
Sizing Europe faces just four rivals as he completes his racecourse preparations for the Cheltenham Festival in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.
Read More Major Irish contingent in Supreme
Ante-post favourite Jezki features among 94 entries for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the opening race of the 2013 Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Festival clues on offer at Dundalk
Pique Sous aims to book his return ticket to the Cheltenham Festival with a run on the all-weather at Dundalk on Friday evening.
Read More Taquin heads straight to Cheltenham
Taquin Du Seuil will not run again before the Cheltenham Festival though connections are in no hurry to decide his target.
Read More Cross heads Bartlett possibles
At Fishers Cross, a winner on Festival Trials Day, is among 107 entries for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle back at Cheltenham on March 15.
Read More Big Irish contingent in Supreme
Ante-post favourite Jezki features among 94 entries for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the opening race of the 2013 Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Big guns in Neptune frame
Pont Alexandre and The New One are the star names among a huge list of 119 entries for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Henderson Star among Triumph hopes
Ante-post favourite Rolling Star features among 58 entries for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 15.
Read More Cox reveals Poet excuse
Trainer Clive Cox has revealed Poet was under the weather following a disappointing run in the 32Red Novices' Hurdle at Sandown in early January.
Read More Binocular pleasing connections
Binocular is reported to have returned home in good shape following his creditable performance in Sunday's Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Mannon in line for Deloitte test
Moscow Mannon will try to book himself a return trip to the Cheltenham Festival in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday week.
Read More Ruby set for Doncaster outing
Harry Fry has confirmed last year's Champion Hurdle hero Rock On Ruby is "quite likely" to run in the 32Red Hurdle at Doncaster's additional fixture on Monday.
Read More Flemenstar well as Hennessy looms
Peter Casey believes Flemenstar is "better than he ever was" ahead of the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday week.
Read More Champion Flame burning bright
John Quinn remains adamant Countrywide Flame is capable of making his presence felt in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.
Read More Katenko could bid for Plus points
Katenko may take in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton on February 23 ahead of a possible tilt at the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Cantlow could have hurdles prep
Cantlow, favourite for several handicap chases at the Cheltenham Festival, is likely to have his final run before the big meeting over hurdles.
Read More Fruity has Festival assignment
Fruity O'Rooney will head back to Cheltenham for the Festival meeting as he bids to improve on last year's second in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase.
Read More New tactics for One
Sam Twiston-Davies is likely to employ different tactics aboard The New One at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Fruity has Festival assignment
Fruity O'Rooney will head back to Cheltenham for the Festival meeting as he bids to improve on last year's second in the JLT Specialty Handicap Chase.
Read More Bergo aiming for World return
Gary Moore faces a race against time to get Bergo to the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.
Read More Meade keen on Monksland chance
Noel Meade would not swap Monksland for any other horse in what looks set to be a wide-open renewal of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Pont confirms first impression
Pont Alexandre looks a future star for trainer Willie Mullins after he ran out a mightily impressive winner of the Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Read More Hurricane blows away rivals
Hurricane Fly notched up his third successive win in the BHP Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in thoroughly impressive fashion.
Read More Wishes being treated for injury
William's Wishes is being treated for a hind leg injury that caused him to miss a clash with Sprinter Sacre in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Read More Jefferson aiming for blue riband
Malcolm Jefferson believes Cape Tribulation has earned the right to take his place in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after his win in the Argento Chase.
Read More King has Trade set fair
Alan King is looking to give Fair Trade a third run over the smaller obstacles in order to qualify for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read More Gold Cup next for Imperial
Imperial Commander will head straight back to Cheltenham in a bid to reclaim the Betfred Gold Cup following his fine effort in the Argento Chase.
Read More Reve hangs on in Cleeve thriller
Reve De Sivola was all out to hang on from Oscar Whisky in a pulsating finish to the Rewards4Racing Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Read More Fishers shows fighting spirit
At Fishers Cross took a giant step up in class in his stride to land the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham under a power-packed finish from Tony McCoy.
Read More Cape crusader is Argento king
Cape Tribulation put himself in the Gold Cup picture with a last-gasp success in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Vino breaks chasing duck
Consistent chaser Vino Griego finally secured a deserved first victory over fences with a fine display in the Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Star stakes Triumph claim
Rolling Star mastered Irish Saint close home to make a winning British debut in the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham.
Read More Super Sacre in VC stroll
Sprinter Sacre took Grade One honours in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham with his now-customary panache.
Read More Katenko stamps his class
Katenko continued his rapid progression through the ranks with a most impressive success in the Murphy Group Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Lame Wishes out of Chandler
William's Wishes is a significant non-runner in this afternoon's rescheduled Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Green light for Cheltenham
This afternoon's fantastic card at Cheltenham goes ahead as scheduled after the track passed an early-morning inspection.
Read More Tidal misses Argento
Tidal Bay has been ruled out of this afternoon's Argento Chase at Cheltenham after failing to recover from the setback he suffered earlier this week.
Read More Al taking National path
Donald McCain feels today's Argento Chase at Cheltenham is an ideal stepping-stone towards Aintree for Weird Al.
Read More Whisky has shot at three miles
Connections of Oscar Whisky feel the Rewards4Racing Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham today will conclusively define his staying qualities.
Read More Cheltenham confident of go-ahead
Cheltenham officials remain "very, very confident" Festival Trials Day will not have to be held over until Sunday.
Read More Crus in grand form for Argento
David Pipe thinks Grands Crus should be sharper than when he ran in the King George VI Chase when he lines up in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham.
Read More Cheltenham and Lingfield to check
Cheltenham passed an initial 8am inspection on Friday morning but a further precautionary check at 7am on Saturday has been called.
Read More Commander back on duty
Hopes are high that Imperial Commander can make a rousing return in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Read More New takes Neptune test
Only five go to post for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow, but Festival clues are certainly on offer.
Read More Sacre primed for Chandler test
Nicky Henderson is thankful Cheltenham's big meeting on Saturday looks likely to beat the weather as it enables him to get Sprinter Sacre back in action in the rearranged Victor Chandler Chase.
Read More Wishes granted stiff assignment
William's Wishes steps up to the highest level to take on the mighty Sprinter Sacre in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Read More Cheltenham plan further check
Cheltenham has passed an initial 8am inspection on Friday morning, but a further precautionary check at 7am on Saturday has been called.
Read More Bobs Worth ruled out of Argento
Bobs Worth, ante-post favourite for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, will not run in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham this weekend.
Read More Motion scratched from four-miler
Court In Motion, who was a general 16-1 chance for the John Oaksey National Hunt Chase, will bypass the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a minor setback.
Read More Argocat on Jewson prowl
Tom Taaffe is favouring a crack at the Jewson Novices' Chase with Argocat after giving his runner a clutch of Cheltenham Festival entries.
Read More Cause for optimism at Cheltenham
Officials at Cheltenham are "extremely hopeful" Saturday's Trials Day meeting will go ahead as planned.
Read More Sacre Spearheads VC Field
Sprinter Sacre will face eight rivals in the rearranged Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday, which is subject to an 8am inspection on Friday.
Read More Cheltenham set to beat big freeze
Hopes of Cheltenham's big Festival Trials Day meeting defying the elements this weekend have risen despite another inch of snow falling on the track on Tuesday night.
Read More Williams outlines Katenko hopes
Venetia Williams believes Katenko could develop into a contender for both the John Smith's Grand National and Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Read More Inspection called at Cheltenham
Cheltenham will need to pass an 8am inspection on Friday ahead of Saturday's big Trials Day meeting at the track.
Read More Wishes set Sacre test
William's Wishes will go toe-to-toe with Sprinter Sacre in the rearranged Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham this weekend.
Read More Rouge in Bumper frame
David Pipe is considering a tilt at the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham with the unbeaten Vieux Lion Rouge.
Read More Sous creates Supreme buzz
Pique Sous could be the "forgotten horse" of the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, according to his owners.
Read More Conti delivers Gold standard
Silviniaco Conti further cemented his position as a leading contender for Cheltenham Gold Cup honours with a straightforward success in the Denman Chase at Newbury.
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