Cheltenham Gold Cup
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Saturday 6 April, 2013
Fergie puts his faith in National runners
The Man United boss took time out of his busy schedule to attend the event.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Friday 15 March, 2013
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Infographic: How to pick a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner this week…
They’ve studied the form and put together this attractive guide.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Tony McCoy rocked by death of Synchronised in Grand National
“What happened then is still unclear to all of us, but losing any horse remains the toughest, saddest part of the job.”
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Kauto Star retirement talk ‘very premature’ – Nicholls
The trainer isn’t writing off his star despite Friday’s poor showing at Cheltenham.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Saturday 17 March, 2012
All over for another year: some of the best pics from Cheltenham 2012
From fallers to photo-finishes, here’s how the Festival looked through a lens.
Kauto Star likely to be retired
Clive Smith, owner of the two-time Gold Cup winner, described himself as “90% sure” he’d raced his final competitive fixture.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Friday 16 March, 2012
Poll: So, how was Cheltenham for you?
The four-day Cheltenham Festival has wrapped up at Prestbury Park after 27 races.
Gold Cup win for Synchronised at Cheltenham
Dual winner Kauto Star was pulled up at the ninth fence by Ruby Walsh after losing his place.
As it happened: Cheltenham, day four
It’s Gold Cup Friday. Check in on all this afternoon’s action at Prestbury Park.
Henderson hails Irish stable lad’s €1.2million accumulator foresight
Newly-minted millionaire Conor Murphy is at work today ahead of the Gold Cup despite his good fortune with a €60 bet.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day 4
It’s billed as Kauto v Long Run, but check out our two tips for the final day of the Festival.
Quel Esprit ruled out of Gold Cup run
Midnight Club is now the Willie Mullin’s sole contender in the blue riband event.
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It’s your last chance this week to take some of your colleagues’ lunch money.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Thursday 15 March, 2012
The winners’ enclosure: Walsh delivers on Big Buck’s promise
For the punters who could afford to stick around, there was plenty of joy to be found inside the fog at Prestbury Park.
History-maker Big Buck’s wins Cheltenham feature
Ruby Walsh rode the champion horse to victory in a thrilling finish as Voler La Vedette pushed it all the way.
As it happened: Cheltenham, day three
No need to skive off work (much) we’re bringing you all the latest updates from Prestbury Park.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day Three
Can Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson keep yesterday’s show on the road today? Mark Hobbs runs through today’s card.
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As Hector might be shouting at this very instant in field in the Cotswolds: let yourself go.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Wednesday 14 March, 2012
Two more fatalities at Cheltenham today
Yesterday, three horses lost their lives on the first afternoon of racing at the Festival.
In pictures: Spills and thrills on dramatic second Festival day
It wasn’t a particularly good day to be a photographer at trackside… but here’s what the snappers at Prestbury Park captured earlier.
Cheltenham controversy in dramatic Champion Chase
Finian’s Rainbow comes in first after last fence dolled off in day’s feature race.
As it happened: Cheltenham, day two
Get those two-cent coins stacked nice and high, we’re going minute-by-minute for day two of the greatest equine show on earth.
Mark Your Card: Cheltenham Day Two
Strap yourself in… here we go again.
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Even if Hurricane Fly’s defeat leaves you broke, today’s another day.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Festival’s opening day marred by three horse fatalities
Glenfarclas Handicap Chase favourite Scotsirish and Garde Champetre were put down after what was the fifth race on the card before Educated Evans fell in the last.
The winners’ enclosure: Rock on Ruby saves the day for bookies
Paul Nicholls’ runner denied the much fancied favourite Hurricane Fly to put a spring in the step of the turf accountants trackside.
In pictures: And they’re off at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival…
Here’s how Centenary Day looked on a day when banker Hurricane Fly failed to cash.
As it happened: Cheltenham day one
No need to sneak out of work (much) we’re bringing you live up to the minute updates from the festival.
Cheltenham 2012: who’ll win the race to be crowned top jockey?
Will it be Ruby Tuesday (and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday) again this year? Or will somebody else steal the headlines? Here’s the three men who would be top jockey.
Mark your card: Cheltenham day one
Can’t figure out which tail to pin on which donkey? Mark Hobbs has you, and your hard-earned cash, in his best interests.
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Every weekday morning we bring you all you need to know by 9AM, except who’s going to win the 2.40.
You in? Download your Cheltenham Festival office sweepstakes kit
On the first day of action at Prestbury Park, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.
# cheltenham-gold-cup - Monday 12 March, 2012
Lucky 13: here’s why 2011 was a record-breaking year for the Irish at Cheltenham
If you still need something to get you in the mood, this recap of Ireland’s finest hour at Cheltenham should do the trick.
Pipe dream: Grands Crus skips Gold Cup in favour of RSA
Last year’s World Hurdle runner-up Grands Crus has been installed as 13/8 favourite for Wednesday’s RSA Chase.
It’s on: Kauto Star will run in Cheltenham Gold Cup
Watch out, Long Run. A certain horse beneath Ruby Walsh will be aiming for his third Gold Cup this Friday.
Buckaroo! Here’s what’s happening at Cheltenham today…
We’re not the only ones letting the excitement get to us today.
Winning at Cheltenham: Lies, damned lies and statistics
We study the trends to try to narrow the field ahead of the start of the festival tomorrow. And then just pick the one with the pretty silks.


























































