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1st May 2009: TIKRAM TO RETURN TO THE SCENE OF HIS GREATEST TRIUMPH
CHELTENHAM'S SEASONS DRAWS TO A CLOSE WITH HUNTER CHASE EVENING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
April 14th 2009: LE BURF EYES THE SILVER AT CHELTENHAM
Worcestershire trainer Giles Smyly is seeking the biggest win of his career with the progressive Le Burf (10st 6lb) in the £53,000 Grade Two ESN Silver Trophy Chase Limited Handicap (3.55pm) at Cheltenham tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15.
Racing returns to Cheltenham for the first time since The Festival with three fabulous days of The April Meeting on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (evening), April 15, 16 and 17.
12th March 2009: WI A CLEAR FAVOURITE FOR LADIES DAY AT CHELTENHAM
The WI and Cheltenham Racecourse are ready for the start of a winning partnership today, Ladies Day, which will continue right through the summer.
11th March 2009: GUINNESS CELEBRATE THE MILLIONTH PINT DRAWN AT THE FESTIVAL
At around 12 noon on Thursday March 12, Guinness, the Dublin-brewed stout, will celebrate the millionth pint of Ireland’s national drink poured at the Cheltenham Festival.
7th March 2009: NICHOLLS TO DOMINATE TOTESPORT CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP AGAIN?
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls saddled the first three in last year's totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Denman beating Kauto Star and Neptune Collonges, and the same three horses dominate the betting for this year's renewal of Britain's top chase which is worth a record £475,000 and staged at 3.20pm on Friday, March 13.
6th March 2009: NINA CARBERRY LANDS THE 2009 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Cheltenham Racecourse announced today that Nina Carberry is the winner of the 2009 Award for "The Outstanding Contribution made by a Lady to Jump Racing?
Kasbah Bliss, who only found the mighty Inglis Drever a length too good in last year's Ladbrokes World Hurdle, heads the 16 acceptors at the six-day confirmation stage for this year's renewal of the £260,000 contest (3.20pm), the feature race on day three of The Festival, Thursday, March 12, 2009.
5th March 2009: MASTER MINDED HEADS 14 ACCEPTORS FOR SEASONS HOLIDAYS QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
The anticipation for this year’s Festival keeps building as six-day confirmations were revealed today for the second day, Wednesday, March 11.
5th March 2009: THE FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!
The countdown is now almost complete and the moment every Jump racing enthusiast has been waiting for is now just days away – The Festival 2009.
5th March 2009: CITROEN TO SPONSOR LEADING RIDER AND TRAINER AWARDS AT THE FESTIVAL
Cheltenham Racecourse today announced that leading car manufacturer Citroën is to sponsor the prestigious awards for the top jockey and trainer at The Festival.
4th March 2009: 24 CONFIRMATIONS FOR SMURFIT KAPPA CHAMPION HURDLE
The Festival is now almost here and the countdown steps up a gear today with the publication of the six-day confirmations for the opening day, Tuesday, March 10.
3rd March 2009: FINAL FESTIVAL ENTRIES REVEALED - 43 FOR CHRISTIE’S FOXHUNTER CHASE CHALLENGE CUP
The final piece of the jigsaw ahead of The Festival 2009 falls into place today with the unveiling of the 43 entries for the Christie’s Foxhunter Chase.
26th Feb 2009: WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER AND DAVID NICHOLSON MARES HURDLE WELL SUPPORTED
Entries are revealed today for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper and the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle, both of which promise to be cracking contests.
25th Feb 2009: WEIGHT NO MORE FOR THE FESTIVAL HANDICAPS
Ante-post betting interest for The Festival intensifies today with the publication of the weights for the 11 handicaps, details of which were revealed at the Cheltenham Countdown 2009, held today (Wednesday, February 25) at Cheltenham Racecourse.
25th Feb 2009: THE FESTIVAL PREVIEW 2009 – ON DVD
For the first time, Jump racing enthusiasts can enjoy their very own ‘Pre-Festival Race Night’ in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to Cheltenham Racecourse and Race Vision.
23rd Feb 2009: CHELTENHAM RENAMES FESTIVAL PLATE IN HONOUR OF FREDDIE WILLIAMS FOR 2009
Cheltenham today announced that it is to honour legendary Festival bookmaker Freddie Williams, who passed away last year, by naming a race after him at this year’s Festival.
19th Feb 2009: MASSIVE 216 ENTERED FOR INAUGURAL MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE
The first running of the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle has drawn an amazing 216 initial entries. The new contest – staged over and extended two and a half miles – will be the penultimate race of The 2009 Festival on Friday, March 13, and has attracted huge interest.
18th Feb 2009: FASCINATING NOVICE CONTESTS IN PROSPECT AT THE FESTIVAL
The Festival is set for some fascinating novice events in 2009 following the first scratchings deadline, details of which are revealed today.
17th Feb 2009: CHELTENHAM ANNOUNCES EXTRA WEEK FOR CHRISTIE’S FOXHUNTER QUALIFICATION
Cheltenham announced today that it has been granted permission by the British Horseracing Authority to delay the closing date of the Christie’s Foxhunter Steeple Chase at The Festival by a week. The race was due to close on Tuesday, February 24, but will now close on Tuesday, March 3. The qualification date moves from February 23 to March 2.
13th Feb 2009: WILLIAMHILL.COM TO SPONSOR SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE
Leading bookmakers William Hill were today unveiled as the new sponsors of the williamhill.com Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – the famous curtain raiser at The Festival on Tuesday, March 10.
12th Feb 2009: LEADING FESTIVAL TRAINERS
Few things are more coveted by trainers than a victory at The Festival at Cheltenham and no current handler has enjoyed more success than Nicky Henderson, who can boast 31 winners at jump racing’s premier event and holds a strong hand this year, spearheaded by current Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle favourite Binocular.
11th Feb 2009: CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS AT THE FESTIVAL TAKE SHAPE
The picture for the five championship Grade One events at The Festival becomes a little clearer today with the publication of the latest acceptors following the first scratchings deadline.
5th Feb 2009: LEADING FESTIVAL JOCKEYS
Champion jockey Tony McCoy, with 20 wins to date, is the most successful current rider at The Festival.
4th Feb 2009: THE CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN 2009
Dear Member of the Media, Cheltenham Racecourse requests the pleasure of your company at the Cheltenham Countdown in the build-up to The Festival.
30th Jan 2009: THE OFFICIAL FESTIVAL PREVIEW 2009 TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6th
Cheltenham Racecourse is pleased to announce that it will host the Official Festival Preview 2009 on Friday, March 6.
Jan 29th 2009: ENTRIES FOR FESTIVAL NOVICE HURDLES REVEALED
Entries are revealed today for the four Grade One novice hurdles at The Festival – the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Tuesday, March 10), the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle (Wednesday, March 11), the JCB Triumph Hurdle (Friday, March 13) and the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Friday, March 13).
Jan 26th 2009: MEDIA INVITATION FOR TWO STABLE VISITS FROM CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE
Cheltenham Racecourse requests the pleasure of your company at two stable visits for the media in the build-up to The Festival which takes place from Tuesday to Friday, March 10 to 13 inclusive.
Trainer David Pipe is still considering whether to let Lough Derg take his chance in the £60,000 Grade Two Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle (3.45pm), over three miles on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham, Saturday, January 24.
Jan 22nd 2009: BUOYANT NOVICE CHASE ENTRIES
Bumper entries are revealed today for The Festival’s three novice chases – the Grade One pair of the RSA Chase and The Irish Independent Arkle Chase – and the four-mile National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup, which will be run for the 139th time this year.
Jan 22nd 2009: MANN HOPING TO BE OVER THE MOON ON FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY AT CHELTENHAM
Trainer Charlie Mann is optimistic that a step up to two miles and five furlongs will play into the hands of Moon Over Miami in the £60,000 Grade Three Betchronicle.com Trophy Chase (2.05pm) on Festival Trials Day, Saturday, January 24.
Jan 20th 2009: FAIR ALONG SET TO PUT FESTIVAL CLAIMS ON TRIAL AT CHELTENHAM
Trainer Philip Hobbs is hoping that the talented Fair Along can book his place in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle with a good run in the £60,000 Grade Two Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle (3.45pm) at Cheltenham’s Festival Trials Day on Saturday, January 24.
Jan 20th 2009: BRILLIANT RACING ON CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY
Cheltenham’s £100,000 Grade Two Letheby & Christopher Chase, run over three miles, one and a half furlongs, is the highlight of Cheltenham’s Festival Trials Day on Saturday, January 24, 2009 - the final day of racing at Prestbury Park before The Festival in March.
19th Jan 2009: EXOTIC DANCER AND STAR DE MOHAISON SET FOR FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY AT CHELTENHAM
Owner Sir Robert Ogden could be double-handed in the £100,000 Grade Two Letheby & Christopher Chase (2.35pm), with both Exotic Dancer and Star De Mohaison among a superb entry of 16 for the extended three mile, one furlong contest, highlight of Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday, January 24.
19th Jan 2009: MARTIN PIPE HONOURED AS NEW FESTIVAL RACE IS NAMED AFTER HIM
Cheltenham Racecourse today announced that the newest race at The Festival is to be named in honour of Martin Pipe, the most successful Jump trainer of all time. The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, run for the first time in 2009, will be the penultimate race of The Festival, at 4.40pm on totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 13.
15th Jan 2009: LAST YEAR’S FIRST FOUR IN 2009 LADBROKES WORLD HURDLE
Last year’s first four finishers in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle could all meet again in the 2009 renewal at Cheltenham on Thursday, March 12, after appearing in the 36 entries for this year’s contest, revealed today.
The previous four winners of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle could all re-oppose at The Festival in March, with Hardy Eustace (2004 & 2005), Brave Inca (2006), Sublimity (2007) and last season’s champion Katchit among the 34 entries for this year’s race, the highlight of the first day of The Festival on Tuesday, March 10.
12th Jan 2009: GOLDSWORTHY LOOKING FOR FESTIVAL CLUES AT CHELTENHAM
Trainer Keith Goldsworthy is hoping that exciting novices Hold Em and Shenanigan can further enhance their Festival claims on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday, January 24, 2009.
Superb entries are revealed today for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Ryanair Chase, respectively run on March 11 and 12 at The Festival, with last year’s winners Master Minded and Our Vic both entered to retain their titles.
Owner Clive Smith firmly believes that Kauto Star can gain compensation over stablemate Denman in this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, March 13. The Paul Nicholls-trained pair are among 38 horses who have been entered for the £475,000 highlight of the four-day Festival at Cheltenham (Tuesday, March 10 - Friday, March 13).
6th Jan 2009: CONNECTIONS CONSIDERING ALBERTAS RUN FOR LETHEBY AND CHRISTOPHER CHASE AT CHELTENHAM
Mick Meagher, racing manager to Trevor Hemmings, confirmed today that Albertas Run may take his chance in the £100,000 Grade Two Letheby & Christopher Chase, run over an extended three miles and a furlong at Cheltenham on Festival Trials Day, Saturday, January 24, 2009.
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