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Fri 21st Feb 2025

Will JP McManus land a fourth Mares' Chase on the spin?

The Mares' Chase was added to the Cheltenham Festival programme in 2021 and has so far proved a benefit for top owner JP McManus, with three wins on the spin since Elimay was denied in the inaugural running.

10.41AM
Bioluminescence

Bio aiming to prove class act at Fairyhouse

10.24AM

Fairyhouse

Fairyhouse remains soft, Naas now heavy

10.17AM

La Malmason

Cromwell hoping for big show from pair at Exeter

8.40AM

Punchestown

Punchestown cancelled

8.18AM

Thu 20th Feb 2025

Impressive Gameofinches makes it a treble for Mullins

Gameofinches put himself firmly in the Cheltenham Bumper picture with a very taking debut win at Punchestown.

5.37PM
Prophet's Corner makes all for Darragh Allen

Prophet's Corner a first track winner for Allen

4.56PM

Cardcounter moves clear of Dr Eggman

Cardcounter gives Elliott a winning pair

4.37PM

Jade De Grugy winning by six lengths under Paul Townend

Mullins and Townend double up with Jade De Grugy

4.03PM

William Munny eases away from The Great Nudie after the last

William Munny 'put himself right in the picture' for Supreme

3.42PM

Philip Hobbs

Kempton rain would be appreciated by Lowry's Bar camp

3.06PM

Fortunedefortunata, near side, gets the last all wrong, but rallies for victory

Coen seen to good effect on Fortunedefortunata

3.06PM

High Class Hero obliges under Paul Townend

Mullins eyes Brown Advisory for High Class Hero

2.32PM

Springt De La Mare and Keith Donoghue touch down on the run-in

Springt De La Mare progressing well over fences

2.09PM

Pic Roc, right

Roc is Pauling's Pic for Festival glory

2.06PM

Kandoo Kid, left

Nicholls considers Newbury for Kandoo Kid

1.34PM

L'Homme Presse

Cheltenham gold run 'absolutely' target for L'Homme Presse

12.16PM

Delta Work, right

'Absolute superstar' Delta Work dies

11.03AM

Rath Gaul Boy

Going update

9.06AM

Wed 19th Feb 2025

BoyleSports to host Cheltenham preview at Limerick on Thursday evening

BoyleSports and Limerick Racecourse are teaming up to host one of the first Cheltenham Preview evenings of the year on Thursday, February 20th, as punters count down the remaining weeks until the famous four-day betting bonanza on the Cotswolds.

8.17AM
Haiti Couleurs

Couleurs has Curtis dreaming of Cheltenham glory again

5.19PM

Gregory

Gregory pleasing Gosden in preparation for Red Sea run

3.17PM

Michael O'Sullivan winning at Cheltenham on Marine Nationale

Michael O’Sullivan won the hearts of the Irish people, funeral hears

2.30PM

Libberty Hunter (blues colours)

Williams happy to take his time on Cheltenham target for Libberty

2.12PM

Michael O'Sullivan

Mourners gather for funeral of Michael O’Sullivan

1.37PM

Valiant Force

Murray feels Force back to his best

1.16PM

Trainer Sam Thomas

Thomas readying Celtic Dino for Dovecote

11.55AM

Choosethenews in line for Eider mission

9.34AM

Punchestown

Going remains soft at Punchestown

8.24AM

Tue 18th Feb 2025

My Drogo pencilled in for Aintree date

My Drogo could return to the scene of his finest hour as the Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase at Aintree is the likely target in his new career for trainer and old friend Edward Walker.

5.57PM
Trainer Sam Thomas

Thomas believes Steel can show winning Spirit

5.38PM

Michael O'Sullivan Tribute

4.50PM

Edmunds hoping Miami can light up Kempton

4.28PM

Romantic Warrior tops Saudi Cup field

3.39PM

Walford sets out Aintree aim for Battle Born Lad

2.51PM

Burdett Road

Burdett Road remains on Cheltenham course

2.10PM

Ascot

City of York Stakes and Long Distance Cup both upgraded

12.10PM

Rogue Lightning

Qatar win opens up new options for Rogue Lightning

11.51AM

Trainer Harry Derham (left)

Derham eyes Aintree with impressive Jackie Hobbs

10.43AM

Going updates

8.51AM

Mon 17th Feb 2025

Owner put on forfeit list due to £321,000 debt

Owner Prince Sultan Bin Mishal al Saud has been added the British Horseracing Authority’s forfeit list after racking up debts of more than £321,000.

7.35PM
Jonbon, right

Jonbon set to stake Champion Chase claim

6.29PM

Altobelli

Fry eyes Coral Cup for Altobelli

5.28PM

Constitution Hill

Henderson on Champion Hurdle countdown with Constitution

4.40PM

Lulamba

Lulamba enters Adonis equation

4.14PM

Sir Gino

'Positive' signs as Sir Gino battles infection

4.03PM

Denis Hogan

Hogan looking forward to Frankie John's racecourse career

3.20PM

The late Michael O'Sullivan

Death notice of Michael O'Sullivan

2.50PM

Iroko

Iroko and Kandoo Kid head Kempton Trophy contenders

2.28PM

Gidleigh Park

Setback scuppers Pendil date for Gidleigh Park

1.06PM

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