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Thu 19th Feb 2026

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

The recent sale of Sean Graham’s Cheltenham Rails Pitch for £325,000 to Fitzwilliam Sports, which is headed up by Paul Byrne, has been described as a ‘bold move’ by editor Vincent Finegan.

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

Cian Hughes with Wesley Joyce and Without Love

Hughes aiming for Launch Time in new Flat campaign

10.15AM

Constitution Hill and Nico de Boinville

Constitution Hill set for Southwell after making final field

10.13AM

Cheltenham 2026 Placepot Guide

10.27AM

Cousin Kate winning at Leopardstown

Punchestown goes ahead

8.40AM

Tue 17th Feb 2026

Morning inspection for Punchestown

Due to a Status Yellow weather warning for rain and the possibility of 10-15mm (approx) of rain through to the end of racing, there will be a 7.30am inspection at Punchestown ahead of tomorrow's scheduled meeting which is due to start at 1.40pm.

10.15PM

Cheltenham Festival: Which bookies are offering Non-runner No Bet?

4.28PM

Cheltenham defence now the aim for Myretown

3.59PM

Wednesday's Lucky15 Tips

3.26PM

I Am Maximus

I Am Maximus heads the weights for another Grand National

3.00PM

Oscars Brother

Connor King could make history at Aintree in April

3.00PM

Banbridge

Grand National weights – what the trainers say

3.00PM

Jockey Patrick Mullins and David Maher

Patrick Mullins hoping to repeat fairytale National success

3.00PM

Paul Nolan

Nolan keen to avoid Doctor Steinberg in Albert Bartlett

1.28PM

'Going back a few years I thought it was money down the drain' - Jonbon's chances at Cheltenham

12.41PM

Cousin Kate and Michael Kenneally win for owner Liam Mulryan and trainer Denis Hogan

Key Connections to follow in Punchestown on Wednesday

12.03PM

Oscars Brother and Dan King win for trainer Conor King

'This is one hell of a story' - Three small Irish yards that could make a splash at the Cheltenham Festival

11.43AM

York

Major York sprint to be renamed Minster Stakes

10.48AM

Lazzat (right)

Lazzat lined up for Dubai World Cup night after narrow Saudi defeat

9.50AM

Thurles

Going updates

8.38AM

Mon 16th Feb 2026

Constitution Hill Southwell hopes boosted

Hopes of Constitution Hill making his Flat debut at Southwell received a significant boost on Monday after it was confirmed 14 horses will be allowed to run in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes – and Secret Squirrel will not be among them.

5.15PM
Marco Botti trainer of Giavellotto

More air miles may await Giavellotto after third-placed Doha run

4.37PM

Mr Vango

Mr Vango given Eider entry after Sandown misfire

4.19PM

Jack Kennedy and Brighterdaysahead

Fearless Jack Kennedy excited for impressive book of rides at Cheltenham

3.55PM

Leopardstown

HRI launches search for world-class arena & hotel at Leopardstown

3.01PM

Katate Dori

Reigning champion Katate Dori heads Ladbrokes Trophy field

2.56PM

Clonmel

Clonmel remains waterlogged ahead of Friday fixture

2.41PM

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