Latest Cheltenham News
This is the place to keep yourself right up to date with all of the news from the home of Jump racing. Click on any of the stories below to read them in full. Alternatively, you can find the latest official Cheltenham Press Releases (including detailed information and entries for all of the races as they close) by clicking here. And for latest updates from the track, click here to read Simon's Blog, updated every few days by Clerk of the Course and Director of Racing, Simon Claisse.
Big guns hold sway in Ryanair
Poquelin and Tranquil Sea feature among 18 entries for Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the confirmation stage. Read more...
Buck's has World at his feet
Defending champion Big Buck's could face up to 15 rivals in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham following the confirmation stage. Read more...
Thomas ruled out of Festival
Sam Thomas has been ruled out of Cheltenham after suffering cracked vertebrae in a fall on the gallops at Paul Nicholls' yard on Thursday. Read more...
McCoy back in tune with Denman
Tony McCoy and Denman were reunited for the first time since they parted company at Newbury at Paul Nicholls' yard on Thursday morning. Read more...
Bumper hand for Mullins
Willie Mullins has four hopefuls at the confirmation stage as the Irish trainer seeks an astonishing seventh success in the Champion Bumper. Read more...
Master leads the way in Queen Mother
Dual winner Master Minded heads 14 possibles for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday. Read more...
Big guns stand ground in RSA Chase
Nicky Henderson duo Long Run and Punchestowns head 17 entries for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday. Read more...
Weld Rite in the mix
Ante-post favourite Rite Of Passage is one of 34 acceptors for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Wednesday. Read more...
Binocular set for Champion go-ahead
Binocular is likely to run in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham should he please connections in a crucial workout on Friday. Read more...
Solwhit Champion bid remains uncertain
Solwhit's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle participation is still uncertain after he scoped dirty earlier in the week. Read more...