Al Boum Photo sees off Santini by a neck to retain Cheltenham Gold Cup
The eight-year-old becomes the first horse since Best Mate in 2004 to defend the Gold Cup.
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The eight-year-old becomes the first horse since Best Mate in 2004 to defend the Gold Cup.
The show goes on in Prestbury Park. Join us for live updates of racing on Gold Cup day.
Victory also for Willie Mullins’ Min who won the Ryanair Chase.
The Stayers’ Hurdle is the feature race on Day 3.
Paisley Park is the strong favourite.
Gordon Elliott’s charge finished second behind Easysland.
2-5 favourite Defi Du Seuil trailed home a distant fourth.
An incredible finish to the RSA Chase today.
Johnny Ward gives his selections for the Marsh Novices’ Chase, the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers’ Hurdle.
The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the feature race on the second day of the festival.
Willie Mullins’ charge was set to clash with main market rival Defi Du Seuil.
Defi Du Seuil and Chacun Pour Soi are the two leading contenders.
A fourth Champion Hurdle win for jockey Barry Geraghty while trainer Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus got to celebrate once more as well.
Prolific mare Put The Kettle On triumphed on the opening day.
The Champion Hurdle was the feature race on the opening day of the festival.
The 10-year-old was found to be lame on Sunday and has been withdrawn by trainer Nicky Henderson.
Epatante is the favourite but who will win the feature race on the first day of the festival?
Nicky Henderson has declared the 10-year-old for Wednesday’s race at Cheltenham.
At home with two of the world’s real competitiors ahead of this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
Robert Hall fronted RTÉ’s racing coverage for more than 30 years. Together with Ted Walsh, he formed a much-loved double act. They sat down to relive the highlights of a remarkable TV career.
Johnny Ward looks ahead with excitement to day one of the Festival.
Ballymore favourite could be rerouted to day one at Cheltenham.
Johnny Ward brings you his tips as all eyes turn to Prestbury Park.
Johnny Ward likes the look of these hopefuls ahead of the Festival.
‘Racing continues to liaise closely with the Government to stay on top of the situation,’ said a Jockey Club spokesperson.
After Sunday’s win in Naas, Donn McClean reviews connections’ Cheltenham options.