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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Sir Les Patterson lords it over Dundalk rivals

Sir Les Patterson booked his ticket to the valuable Good Friday fixture at Newcastle in April, as he impressively dismissed his rivals in the opening Racing TV Club Day Handicap.

4.05PM
Narciso Has

Ante-post favourite Narciso Has to miss Triumph Hurdle

3.55PM

Sean Bowen

Bowen powers to 200th victory of the season

3.16PM

One Horse Town

One Horse Town bidding to warm up for Triumph with Adonis glory

2.34PM

Bobbyjo Chase

Bobbyjo Chase: a runner-by-runner guide

3.20PM

Ka Ying Rising winning The Everest in Australia last October

Ka Ying Rising chases record 18th consecutive win in Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

1.30PM

Wonderwall and Rob James near win the Challenge Cup from It s On The Line

Donagh Meyler on the Cheltenham Festival: 'It's On The Line is probably his best chance'

1.33PM

Boiling Point (yellow)

Boiling Point simmering nicely ahead of Winter Derby

1.12PM

Jax Junior has graded glory in his sights in Pendil

11.44AM

Ma Shantou

Richard Johnson: Three bankers and Lucky 15 for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

10.26AM

Rushmount

Options open for Sweeney's Rushmount

9.02AM

Kabral Du Mathan left

‘They might be tempted’: Skelton’s Kabral Du Mathan targets Fontwell springboard to Festival

9.33AM

Grangeclare West

Key connections to watch: Townend's only ride of the day on Saturday

9.27AM

Thu 19th Feb 2026

Back-to-back bumper winners for Conor Houlihan

Dungarvan trainer Conor Houlihan, who only received his licence in November, made it two bumper winners in six days when Kiltybo (5s into 3/1 before the off) made all under Barry Stone in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race at Thurles.

6.01PM
Campbell Black and Lelia Byrne (yellow)

Campbell Black strikes on handicap debut

5.13PM

William Haggas

Master Flat trainer Haggas among those rooting for Constitution Hill

5.06PM

Barnahash Mason and Philip Donovan

Double for Donovan as Mason outstays rivals

4.38PM

Clifford Lee

Clifford Lee edging closer to comeback

4.32PM

Bon Viveur and Paul Townend (left)

Thurles black-type double for Mullins & Townend

3.50PM

Southwell

Southwell takes centre stage as Constitution Hill returns

3.36PM

Rideau Canal

Breakthrough win for Foster's 11-year-old

3.19PM

Karia Des Blaises

Karia Des Blaises off the mark in Ireland

2.55PM

Dancing Jeremy with Heather Heffernan and jockey Philip Donovan

Stars align for Dancing Jeremy

2.11PM

Hollie Doyle hoping Constitution hype can have knock-on effect

1.10PM

Ruby Walsh on Cheltenham Festival Novice Hurdles - 'He’s a very, very good horse, Willie loves him'

12.39PM

Bookmakers Computer

Which bookmakers tend to offer the best value for the Cheltenham Festival?

1.14PM

'Maybe there is some green light there. It’s a bold move' - Cheltenham rails pitch sold to Fitzwilliam

12.17PM

Constitution Hill only the latest racing great to grace Southwell

12.00PM

Affordale Fury

Meade still has eyes on the prize with Affordale Fury

11.46AM

Paul Townend will ride Fun Fun Fun at Exeter

Paul Townend set for first Exeter visit

9.40AM

Clonmel

Clonmel off

9.14AM

Timeless Treaty is favourite for the Grade 3 at Thurles

Elliott holds strong hand in Thurles feature

8.39AM

Wed 18th Feb 2026

Geraghty full of hope for Constitution Hill at Southwell

Constitution Hill’s natural speed has always been the standout attribute, according to Barry Geraghty.

5.35PM
Niamh Fahey celebrates victory on Keep Twisting

Keep Twisting up and running for Faheys

5.14PM

Cian Quirke

Rebel Cowgirl digs deep for Quirke

4.45PM

Well Del, centre, closes on Small Town Hero, left

Walsh saddles first racecourse winner through Well Del

4.28PM

Glen To Glen

‘Beginning to bear fruit’ - Three ante-post Cheltenham Festival tips

12.50PM

How's Hannah in charge

Mullins has big plans for How's Hannah

3.53PM

Oisin Murphy

‘He will be doing his best and so will I’ – Murphy on Constitution Hill

3.27PM

Grainne A Chroi and John Shinnick lead the remainder home

Harding savours Grade 3 honours for Grainne A Chroi

3.19PM

Dundalk

Memories of Harchibald at Dundalk, as Constitution Hill heads to Southwell

3.05PM

Philip Byrnes

Court Compliance lays down the law in Punchestown

2.42PM

Sober Glory

Golden Ace defends crown and Sober Glory takes on the Irish in Tuesday’s Festival opener

3.19PM

Gordon Elliott Cullentra House Stables

“We’re very happy”: Elliott & Mullins Clash in Thurles Grade 3 Showdown

3.14PM

Straight John and Jack Kennedy in winning form

Straight John going right way for Elliott

2.06PM

Dress code at Aintree

Grand National Festival: What’s the dress code at Aintree?

2.44PM

Aintree’s high-stakes guide to conquering the Grand National Festival from the best seats

2.38PM

Its On The Line and Derek O'Connor

Its On The Line again for Prestbury Park hunter chase stalwart

1.17PM

Gaelic Warrior and Patrick Mullins

I'd love to ride Gaelic Warrior in the Gold Cup, says Mullins

11.58AM

Clonmel

Clonmel unfit for racing and inspection on Thursday

10.58AM

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