Cheltenham Festival: Energumene and Edwardstone clash in Champion Chase
Defending champion Energumene will face six rivals in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
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Honeysuckle primed for sweet swansong in Mares' Hurdle
There will surely be no more popular winner at this year's Cheltenham Festival than Honeysuckle if she can go out in a blaze of glory in Tuesday’s Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle.
Cheltenham Festival: Barry Connell bullish on chances of Marine Nationale and Good Land
Barry Connell has yet to train a Cheltenham winner, however, the Dublin-born former amateur jockey believes that he knows the formula for Festival success.
Cheltenham Festival: Soft ground set to prevail on Day 1
Cheltenham clerk of the course Jon Pullin expects the Festival to begin on soft ground ahead of week which promises to bring a mix of weather to Prestbury Park.
Cheltenham Festival: Irish dominance set to continue
The irony that the trophy awarded at Cheltenham for winning the Prestbury Cup isn't as described won't be lost on the competition's detractors. Rather than being an actual cup, it resembles an oversized, gaudy pepper mill.
Irish Point lands easy win at Naas for Elliott
Irish Point put his top-table experience to good use as owners Robcour warmed up for the Cheltenham Festival with a big-race double at Naas on Sunday.
Burke, 66, wins Limerick bumper to create history as oldest jockey to ride a winner
Jockey-trainer Liam Burke led Teuchters Glory to victory in Limerick as the 66-year-old claimed his first success under rules in over three decades and made history in the process.
Shark Hanlon delays Hewick Gold Cup decision
John 'Shark' Hanlon says Hewick is "better than he ever was" - but will make a last-minute decision on whether or not the American Grand National winner will run in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.