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Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan go through Thursday’s card at Prestbury Park.
No one knows more about the crucial trends behind the races at Cheltenham than Paul Jones, who has compiled comprehensive guides for every contest.
Our top team of reporters have visited the leading yards on either side of the Irish Sea ahead of the Festival.
Our Cheltenham columnist reveals his fancies for every race on Thursday, includes double-digit tips for the handicap contests.
Kevin's tipped winners Johnnywho (12-1) and Il Etait Temps (5-1) plus Zeus Power (80-1 placed) so far and has a hat-trick of tips for day three on Thursday.
Hugh tipped Plate winner Madara (9-2) and 80-1 placed runner Zeus Power so far this week. Thursday's bets are now live.
Wednesday's Stateside Preview covers Mahoning Valley & Tampa Bay where Paul has four selections - live on Sky Sports Racing from 7.03pm.
Kevin's tipped winners Johnnywho (12-1) and Il Etait Temps (5-1) plus Zeus Power (80-1 placed) so far and has a hat-trick of tips for day three on Thursday.
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Kevin reports from Cheltenham on the events that unfolded on day one, including Lossiemouth's much deserved win.
Our Cheltenham columnist reveals his fancies for every race on Thursday, includes double-digit tips for the handicap contests.
Adam Mills digs deep in the Total Performance Data to highlight Cheltenham Festival horses to keep on-side and some to be wary of.
Rugelach has run too good to lose in her first two starts for trainer and part-owner Sam Wilensky, but the 6-year-old mare finished second in both races.
Motorious, a five-time graded stakes winner who finished second in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, was turned out, trainer Phil D’Amato said this week. A trip to Dubai had been discussed, but the idea was scrapped.
Tim had five winners on Sunday - including his NAP and NB, plus the placepot - and now has Wednesday bets for Happy Valley - live on Sky Sports Racing from 10.40am.
Ahead of the 2025/26 Hong Kong season starting, Tim Carroll nominates 12 horses to follow, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
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| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
|---|---|---|
| (5) Cloudy Wednesday (10/3) |
3rd @ 13/8
Data Quality: 78.03% |
|
| (4) Jukebox D'eddy (1/1) |
1st @ 2/1
Data Quality: 74.74% |
|
| (5) Penny Mountain (9/2) |
2nd @ 8/1
Data Quality: 79.45% |
|
| (4) Container Express (7/2) |
4th @ 5/1
Data Quality: 76.29% |
|
| (2) Artanis (15/8) |
5th @ Evens
Data Quality: 65.74% |
|
| (4) Master Dandy (9/4) |
8th @ 12/1
Data Quality: 81.55% |
|
| (4) Il Etait Temps (5/1) |
1st @ 5/2
Data Quality: 81.80% |
|
| (2) Chevington (9/2) |
4th @ 7/2
Data Quality: 74.33% |
|
| (10) Romeo Coolio (4/1) |
Pulled Up @ 9/4
Data Quality: 79.36% |
The Sky Sports Racing cameras head to Hexham and Newcastle on Thursday afternoon, with something on offer for fans of both jumps and flat action.
Don't miss the ultimate guide to the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, in association with bet365.
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| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | W P Mullins | 6 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Hurdle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G Elliott | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Queally | 9 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% |
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 80% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan go through Thursday’s card at Prestbury Park.
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The most successful trainer in Festival history on his bumper runners, juvenile hurdlers and novice hurdlers.
Ireland's table-topping trainer has a host of hot fancies for the Festival, featuring Brighterdaysahead, Honesty Policy, Romeo Coolio, Teahupoo, and Wodhooh.
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Simon Mapletoft previews the action at Wolverhampton on Saturday - live on Sky Sports Racing - featuring the Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes and Lincoln Trial Handicap.
Red-hot Newmarket trainer James Tate discusses his team for the final month of the All-Weather Championships, including leading Mile contender Blue RC.
Sky Sports Racing presenters reveal their strongest fancies for Prestbury Park.
We visited his trainer Rebecca Curtis at her scenic yard on the West Wales coast as she and the team prepare for a shot at the biggest prize of her training career.
Joseph O'Brien, Emmet Mullins and Jimmy Mangan talk us through their best chances, including Spillane's Tower in the Gold Cup.
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