Cheltenham Festival

British horse racing festival

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The Cheltenham Festival is a horse racing-based meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom, with race prize money second only to the Grand National. The four-day festival takes place annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It usually coincides with Saint Patrick's Day and is particularly popular with Irish visitors.

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Cheltenham make changes to 'improve' Festival Organisers of the Cheltenham Festival have announced changes aimed at improving competition and the experience of racegoers. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Two-time Cheltenham winner Shishkin dies Two-time Cheltenham Festival winner Shishkin has died after breaking a leg in an accident in his stable. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2024
Ferguson and Redknapp celebrate Cheltenham winners Two horses part-owned by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson win at the Cheltenham Festival before Harry Redknapp enjoys a victory too. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024

Football legend Ferguson celebrates Cheltenham double Two horses part-owned by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson - Monmiral and Protektorat - win at the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
'He amazes me' - Mullins seals historic 100th Cheltenham Festival win Willie Mullins becomes the first person to train 100 Cheltenham Festival winners as his son Patrick rides Jasmin De Vaux to victory in the Champion Bumper. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
Captain Guinness claims shock Cheltenham triumph Captain Guinness wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after hot favourite El Fabiolo is pulled up. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024

Shishkin among Henderson's Cheltenham withdrawals Trainer Nicky Henderson withdraws several runners from the Cheltenham Festival including Gold Cup hope Shishkin amid concerns over the stable's form. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
Two horses die during first day of Cheltenham Festival Two horses have died on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024
El Fabiolo among Mullins favourites as trainer eyes 100th win Willie Mullins runs favourite El Fabiolo in the Queen Mother Champion Chase on Wednesday as he nears a historic 100 Cheltenham Festival wins. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024
State Man wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham State Man wins the Champion Hurdle as trainer Willie Mullins moves closer to the landmark of 100 Cheltenham Festival victories. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024

Cheltenham Festival under way - with key change for racegoers Racegoers are set to see a major change to the Cheltenham Festival this year. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024
Mullins eyes history as Cheltenham Festival begins Racing's showpiece Cheltenham Festival starts on Tuesday with Irish trainer Willie Mullins set to dominate at the four-day meeting. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2024
Constitution Hill ruled out of Cheltenham Festival The 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill will not run at Cheltenham and Arkle Chase favourite Marine Nationale is also ruled out. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024	Mullins savours 'mind-blowing' Cheltenham success Willie Mullins says he is struggling to take in his success after Galopin Des Champs gave him a third Gold Cup and 94th Cheltenham Festival victory. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
Envoi Allen and Sire Du Berlais win at Cheltenham Envoi Allen wins the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead while 33-1 shot Sire Du Berlais lands the Stayers' Hurdle. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	Cheltenham Festival day three - build-up to first race Live text and radio coverage of every race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
Constitution Hill lands brilliant Cheltenham win Constitution Hill wins the Champion Hurdle with a memorable performance to triumph by nine lengths at the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023	Cheltenham Festival day one - live text and radio coverage Listen to live BBC Radio 5 sports extra coverage of day one at the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023
Cheltenham Festival worth £274m to local economy A University of Gloucestershire study examined the spending habits of racegoers at the annual event. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023	Two-time winner Allaho to miss Cheltenham Festival Two-time Ryanair Chase winner Allaho is ruled out of next month's Cheltenham Festival after suffering an abdominal bleed. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023