Cheltenham Preview on TG4

TG4 will screen a preview of the 2015 Cheltenham Festival at 8.05pm this Saturday, March 7th with a repeat on Sunday, 8th March at 6.25pm.

The TG4 magazine style preview will be co-presented by Denis Kirwan and Jane Davis and features visits to the stables of many of the top trainers on both sides of the Irish Sea. It includes a feature on Ryanair Chief Executive and top owner, Michael O'Leary, who discusses his hopes for the festival. The preview also provides a selection of festival tips from jockeys, trainers and racing journalists.

"The Cheltenham Festival is one of the greatest events in the sporting calendar and TG4 are delighted to provide racing fans with the only preview of this iconic festival that will screen on Irish terrestrial television. It will look ahead to the principal championship races at the festival and will provide viewers with expert analysis and the latest betting news" said Rónán O'Coisdealbha, Head of Sport, TG4.

The Cheltenham preview programme is produced by Touchline Media, who have produced numerous racing previews over the past decade. Touchline have also produced the racing documentaries "Jump Boys", and "Arkle - The Legend Lives On" for Channel 4 and TG4 and most recently produced a 4-part "Seachtain na Rasaí" documentary series on the Galway Races for TG4.