Press Releases
Welcome to the press section. Here you'll find our latest Press Releases and media guides. This section will include entry information for The Festival races plus other early closing events.
3rd March 2010: FINAL FESTIVAL ENTRIES REVEALED
Entries for all 26 races at The 2010 Festival at Cheltenham have now been released following today's publication of those engaged in the Grade Two David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle (Tuesday, March 16), the Geade One Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Wednesday, March 17), and Christie's Foxhunter Chase (Friday, March 19). Read More.
3rd March 2010: THE FESTIVAL HANDICAP WEIGHTS ARE REVEALED
Ante-post betting interest for the 11 Festival hanicaps steps up a notch with the publication of the weights, which are revealed today, (Wednesday, March 3) at the Cheltenham Countdown. Read More.
25th February 2010: ENTRIES REVEALED FOR HANDICAPS AT THE FESTIVAL
The countdown to The Festival intensifies today with the publication of entries for the 11 handicaps. Read More.
24th February 2010: FASCINATING NOVICE CONTESTS IN PROSPECT AT THE FESTIVAL
With under three weeks until The Festival 2010 gets underway, the countdown continues with the latest acceptors for the Grade One novice events and the National Hunt Chase revealed today. Read More.
18th February 2010: THE NINTH 2010 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MEDIA INFORMATION PACK - LEADING TRAINERS AT THE FESTIVAL
Few things are more coverted by trainers than a victory at The Festival at Cheltenham and no current handler has enjoyed more success than Nicky Henderson, who can boast 34 winners at Jump racing's premier event including three successes last season. Read More.
17th February 2010: COUNTDOWN TO THE FESTIVAL STEPS UP A GEAR AS CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS TAKE SHAPE
The countdown to The Festival steps up a gear today as the fields for the five non-novice Grade One races are pared down following the first scratchings deadline. Read More.
11th February 2010: THE SEVENTH 2010 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MEDIA INFORMATION PACK - LEADING FESTIVAL JOCKEYS
Ruby Walsh overtook Tony McCoy as the most successful current rider at The Festival thanks to an unpresedented seven victories in 2009. Read More.
10th February 2010: AUSTRALIAN PAIR ON COURSE FOR THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
Following a 40-hour journey half-way across the world, trainer Anthony Cosgriff is pleased with the progress of Gorge and Onajet as the pair prepare to become the first Australian-trained runners at the Cheltenham Festival. Read More.
4th February 2010: EXCITING FESTIVAL NOVICE HURDLES IN PROSPECT
A host of inspiring and proven hurdling stars are among the entries revealed today for the Festival's four grade one novice events. Read more
2nd February 2010: BYRNE GROUP PLC ANNOUNCED AS LATEST FESTIVAL SPONSOR
Cheltenham Racecourse today announced that Byrne Group PLC has become the latest sponsor at The Festival. Read more
1st February 2010: CHELTENHAM ANNOUNCES LADY RIDERS FOR CHARITY RACE
Cheltenham Racecourse today announced the names of the 12 riders that will take part in the Festival Ladies Charity Sweepstake in aid of Cancer Research UK. Read more
29th January 2010: CLASSY FIELD OF SEVEN DECLARED FOR ARGENTO CHASE
This year's £100,000 rade Two Argento Chase looks set to be another cracking renewal after seven horses were declared for the highlight of Festival Trials Day. Read more
28th January 2010: QUALITY PERMEATES THE ENTRIES FOR NOVICE CHASES AT THE FESTIVAL
Sizing Europe and Captain Cee Bee are set to renew their rivalry in The Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on the opening day of The Festival, Tuesday, March 16, after both were among 47 entries for the two-mile championship contest. Read more
26th January 2010: WESTLIN' WINDS LOOKING TO BLOW HOT ON FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY
Trainer Charles Egerton is hoping that Westlin' Winds can continue his preparation for the JCB Triumph Hurdle with victory in the £27,000 Grade Two Betfair Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (12.55pm) on Festival Trials Day Read more
26th January 2010: WEBBER AIMING TO MAKE TIME FOR RUPERT IN BETFAIR CLEEVE HURDLE
Trainer Paul Webber is hoping that Time For Rupert can book his place in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle with a good run in the £50,000 Grade Two Betfair Cleeve Hurdle (3.40pm) over three miles at Cheltenham on Festival Trials Day. Read more
26th January 2010: STEWART FAMILY TO SUPPORT THE SPINAL RESEARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE
The opening race of The Festival, on Tuesday, March 16, will this year be called the Spinal Research Supreme Novices' Hurdle. The race is being sponsored by the Stewart family, headed by Andy Stewart, the well-known businessman and owner. Read more
25th January 2010: DENMAN AMONG 11 ENTRIES FOR ARGENTO CHASE
Outstanding chaser Denman could warm up for this year's totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup in the £100,000 Grade Two Argento Chase. Read more
22nd January 2010: DICKIN RESTLESS FOR SUCCESS ON FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY
Robin Dickin is dreaming of big race glory with the exciting Restless Harry, who is primed for a run in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham's Festival Trials day on Saturday, January 30. Read more
21st January 2010: THRILLING RACING ON FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY AT CHELTENHAM
Cheltenham's £100,000 Grade Two Argento Chace, run over three miles, one and a half furlongs, is the highlight of Cheltenham's Festival Trials day on Saturday, January 30, 2010 - the final day of racing at Prestbury Park before The Festival in March. Read more
21st January 2010: 35 FOR LADBROKES WORLD HURDLE-JEFFERSON MULLING CAPE OPTIONS
Defending champion Big Buck's heads 35 entries for the £260,000 Grade One Ladbrokes World Hurdle, which takes place on day three of The Festival, Thursday, March 18. Read more
20th January 2010: RECORD IRISH-TRAINED ENTRY OF 21 FOR SMURFIT KAPPA CHAMPION HURDLE
Having failed to make the frame in the past two renewals of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, the Irish domination of the hurdling showpiece looks set to return with a vengeance in this year's contest, with Irish trainers being responsible of 21 of the 34 entries for the highlight of the first day of The Festival on Tuesday, March 16. Read more
19th January 2010: ARGENTO, THE LEADING ARGENTINIAN WINE BRAND, SPONSORS £100,000 HIGHLIGHT OF FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY
Cheltenham Racecourse announced today that the major race on Festival Trials Day, Saturday, January 30, is to become the Argento chase, following a sponsorship deal with wine merchant Bibendum, joint-owner and importer of the hugely successful Argentinian wine brand. Read more
15th January 2010: BETFAIR STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHELTENHAM AS FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED
Cheltenham Racecourse announced today that leading betting exchange Betfair is to sponsor three races on Festival Trials Day, Saturday, January 30. Read more
14th January 2010: MASTER MINDED HEADS 24 ENTRIES FOR SEASONS HOLIDAYS QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
Master Minded is among 24 entries for the Grade One Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase and aiming to become only the second horse to win the £320,000 two-mile championship three times, following Badsworth Boy in the 1980s. Read more
13th January 2010: KAUTO STAR AIMING TO JOIN RACING IMMORTALS WITH THIRD VICTORY IN TOTESPORT CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
After becoming the first horse ever to regain chasing's Blue Riband last season, Kauto Star will bid to emulate Golden Millar, Cottage Rake, Arkle and Best Mate with a third victory in the £475,000 Grade One totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Read more
10th January 2010: RYANAIR CHASE RECEIVES PRIZE MONEY BOOST AS LEADING AIRLINE ALSO CONTINUES FREE MEALS FOR FESTIVAL STABLE STAFF
Cheltenham Racecourse confirmed today that the value of the Ryanair Chase, one of the Grade One highlights of The Festival in March, has had its value boosted from £220,000 to £250,000 for the 2010 renewal on Thursday, March 18. Read more
29th December 2009: DARTNALL HOPING FOR HAPPY NEW YEAR AT CHELTENHAM WITH EXMOOR RANGER
Cheltenham welcomes in the new year with a quality seven-race card on Friday, January 1, the highlight of which is the £50,000 Grade Three victorchandler.com Handicap Chase (2.10pm) . Read more
22nd December 2009: LADIES CHARITY RACE AT THE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED
Cheltenham Racecourse announced today that a Charity Flat Race for Lady riders will take place on Ladies Day, 18th March 2010, with the proceeds of up to £60,000 going to Cancer Research UK. Read more
11th December 2009: SEVEN DECLARED FOR FASCINATING Boylesports.com INTERNATIONAL
Cheltenham stages the second and final day of the Boylesports International tomorrow, Saturday, December 12, and a fascinating renewal of the £150,000 Grade Two Boylesports International (3.05pm) is in prospect with Punjabi and Celestial Halo, the first two horses home in last season's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, set to reoppose. Read more
10th December 2009: MAXIMUM FIELD FOR Boylesports.com GOLD CUP
Nicky Richards anticipates a bold show from the progressive Skippers Brig in the £150,000 Grade Three Boylesports Gold Cup (2.25pm) at Cheltenham, December 12. Read more
9th December 2009: TAZBAR OUT TO PROVE NOVICE CHASE CREDENTIALS AT CHELTENHAM
Trainer Keith Reveley is hoping that Tazbar can build on an impressive start to his chasing career with victory in the £20,000 Ryman the Stationer Novices' Chase (12.45pm) , part of a superb seven-race card at Cheltenham on the second and final day of the Boylesports International on Saturday, December 12. Read more
8th December 2009: LORD GENEROUS AIMING TO FOLLOW IN FAMILY FOOTSTEPS AT CHELTENHAM
Fledgling trainer Andy Boxhall is aiming for a first success at Cheltenham with the impeccably bred Lord Generous, who is set to take his chance in the three-mile £30,000 Grade Two Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (1.50pm), part of a superb seven-race card on the second day of the Boylesports International on Saturday, December 12. Read more
7th December 2009: 32 CONFIRMED FOR Boylesports.com GOLD CUP
The £150,000 Grade Three Boylesports.com Gold Cup (2.55pm) at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 12, day two of the Boylesports International, has attracted 32 confirmations at the five-day stage. Read more
4th December 2009: ALBERT BARTLETT EXTENDS ITS SUPPORT OF THE THREE MILE NOVICES' HURDLE PATTERN FOR FURTHER THREE YEARS
Cheltenham today announced that Albert Bartlett , the UK's leading grower and packer of fresh potatoes, has extended its sponsorship of the Three-Mile Novices' Hurdle Pattern until the Festival 2012. Read more
4th December 2009: SIZING AUSTRALIA OUT TO MAINTAIN IRISH DOMINATION IN GLENFARCLAS CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE
With four victories in the past five years, Irish trainers boast a fantastic record in the £22,500 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (1.15pm) and trainer Henry de Bromhead is hopeful that Sizing Australia can continue the trend on the first day of the Boylesports International at Cheltenham on Friday, December 11. Read more
December 2009: BOYLESPORTS INTERNATIONAL MEDIA GUIDE 2009
The Boylesports International takes place at Cheltenham on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, offering £575,500 in prize money over the two days. Read more
3rd December 2009: KHYBER LOOKING TO CARRY ON AT CHELTENHAM IN BOYLESPORTS.COM INTERNATIONAL
After posting a superb victory in the Grade Three Greatwood Hurdle at The Open last month, Khyber Kim is set to return to Cheltenham to take on Punjabi and Celestial Halo in the £150,000 Grade Two Boylesports.com International (3.05pm) Read more
2nd December 2009: SEA TOPS WEIGHTS FOR Boylesports.com GOLD CUP - TIZZARD AIMING OSCAR AT £150,000 CHASE
Tranquil sea tops the weights on 11st 12lb for the Grade Three £150,000 Boylesports.com Gold Cup, run over two miles and five furlongs at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 12, the second day of the Boylesports International. Read more
1st December 2009: DENMAN HEROICS HELP TO PRODUCE FESTIVAL TICKETS SURGE
Cheltenham Racecourse revealed today that Denman's historic Hennessy Gold Cup win at the weekend helped to produce a bumper day for Festival ticket sales on Monday. With less than a week to go until the cheapest advance prices for Festival tickets end and the wins by Big Buck's, Denman and others heightening anticipation of another memorable Festival, tickets were in high demand. Read more
1st December 2009: WEST HOPING GOLAN CAN SHOW THE WAY AT CHELTENHAM ONCE AGAIN
Trainer Sheena West is looking forward to seeing her crack hurdler Golan Way return to Cheltenham to contest the extended two and a half mile £42,500 Grade Two Unicorn Homes Relkeel Hurdle (3.40pm), the final race on the second day of the Boylesports International, Saturday, December 12. Read more
30th November 2009: CELESTIAL HALO HEADS STRONG STEWART TEAM FOR THE BOYLESPORTS INTERNATIONAL AT CHELTENHAM
With the ante-post betting for the Grade One Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle thrown wide-open following the victory of Go Native at Newcastle on Saturday, owner Andy Stewart is hoping that Celestial Halo can enhance his claims for more Festival glory with victory in the £150,000 Grade Two Boylesports.com International at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 12. Read more
27th November 2009: ELLISON EYES CHELTENHAM FOR ULTIMATE
Brian Ellison was thrilled at the ease with which Ultimate triumphed on his hurdles' debut at Huntingdon last weekend and the trainer could now send his exciting prospect to Prestbury Park for the £17,000 Cheltenham Military Charity Ball Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (12.10pm) over two miles and a furlong on Saturday, December 12. Read more
26th November 2009: RAZOR ROYALE & KNOWHERE ON COURSE FOR Boylesports.com GOLD CUP AT CHELTENHAM
After scooping the Thomas Pink award for Leading Trainer at The Open earlier this month, Nigel Twiston-Davies is hoping for further Cheltenham glory with Razor Royale and Knowhere, who are both set to contest the £150,000 Grade Three Boylesports.com Gold Cup. Read more
16th November 2009: St PATRICK'S DAY TICKET OFFER
Cheltenham Racecourse today announced the launch of a special money back offer on ticket purchases for Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Read more
November 2009: THE OPEN 2009 MEDIA GUIDE
The Open, the three-day Cheltenham meeting which kick starts the jump season, has record prize money in 2009 of just under £700,000, with the feature Paddy Power Gold Cup worth a massive £150,000. Read more
15th November 2009: ALL THE NEWS FROM DAY 3 AT THE OPEN
All the news, results, stories and reaction from Connaught Chase Day. Read more
14th November 2009: ALL THE NEWS FROM DAY 2 AT THE OPEN
All the stories, news and reaction from Paddy Power Gold Cup day. Read more
13th November 2009: ALL THE NEWS FROM DAY 1 AT THE OPEN
All the stories, news and reaction from Countryside Racecday. Read more
November 11th 2009: BALLYFITZ A CONFIDENT TWISTON-DAVIES CHOICE AT CHELTENHAM
Ballyfitz is one of two challengers trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies for Saturday's £150,000 Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and a good run is expected. Read more
November 10th 2009: TAIPAN SET FOR MASTER TEST AT THE OPEN
Master Minded is set to make his seasonal debut in a fascinating first running of the Connaught Chase (1.45pm) at The Open on Sunday, November 15. Read more
November 9th 2009: TRANQUIL SEA IS A "LIKELY" PADDY POWER GOLD CUP RUNNER
It is 29 years since a Cheltenham victory roar greeted an Irish-trained horse after the Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.35pm) but County Tipperary trainer Edward O'Grady hopes that Tranquil Sea's assault on the £150,000 prize will end the drought. Read more
November 9th 2009: FRANCE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF EUROPEAN CHALLENGE: 'THE CRYSTAL CUP 2010'
Six European nations have teamed up to host a new Cross Country Steeplechase Challenge in 2010, identifying the most successful stable to run horses over Europe's unique cross country courses of hedges, walls, ditches, banks and rails. Read more.
November 6th 2009: KING DUO ON GREATWOOD HURDLE MISSION
Alan King is likely to be double-handed in the £100,000 Grade Three Greatwood Hurdle (2.20pm) at Cheltenham on Sunday, November 15, with the Barbury Castle trainer's Medermit and Squadron set to contest the feature event on day three of The Open. Read more
November 6th 2009: CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE ANNOUNCES GEORGIE BROWNE AS LADIES DAY AMBASSADOR FOR 2010
Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that Georgie Browne, partner of champion trainer Paul Nicholls, will be the official Ambassador for Ladies Day 2010 at The Festival next year. Read more
November 5th 2009:GEORGE HOPES TO RAISE TUNE AND TARTAK TO CHELTENHAM PITCH
Tom George is hopeful that Secret Tune will hit the right note in the £100,000 Grade Three Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (2.20pm) at Cheltenham on Sunday, November 15,and has also not ruled out Tartak's participation in the previous day's £150,000 Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.35pm), the feature race at The Open. Read more
November 4th 2009: WEIGHTS REVEALED FOR PADDY POWER GOLD CUP AND GREATWOOD HURDLE
Petit Robin and Our Vic share top weight of 11st 12lb for the £150,000 Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.35pm) at Cheltenham on Saturday, November 14. Read more
November 3rd 2009: NOLAN EYES OPEN REPEAT FOR SHINROCK PADDY
Paul Nolan is yet to finalise his plans for The Open at Cheltenham but the County Wexford trainer has revealed today that Shinrock Paddy could be heading back to the scene of his biggest triumph to date, at the vibrant three-day meeting - Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Read more
October 30th 2009: GREATWOOD HURDLE AN OPTION FOR McCAIN AND WILLIAMS
Donald McCain and Nick Williams are considering their options ahead of the £100,000 Grade Three Greatwood Hurdle (2.20pm) at The Open on Sunday, November 15, with the trainers eying the lucrative handicap for Whiteoak and James De Vassey respectively. Read more
October 29th 2009: MANN CONSIDERS PADDY POWER GOLD CUP FOR EXCITING DUO
Charlie Mann hopes to carry off the Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday, November 14, and the Lambourn trainer could launch a two-pronged assult on the prestigious prize with his exciting second-season chasers Gauvain and Shining Gale, both 16/1 chances with the sponsors. Read more