A third of ticket purchases for the return of Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival are women, bosses reveal as they target a turnaround in declining attendances with the rebrand
Sean Bowen has achieved most of what there is to achieve as a jockey but there is one glaring omission on his impressive CV - a Cheltenham Festival win.
Odds of 1/6 for the Irish to retain the Prestbury Cup for the sixth year in succession may suggest otherwise, but plenty of those at racing’s coalface are convinced the British are finally ready to…
After several years of declining attendance figures, bosses at Cheltenham Festival saw an early reverse in the trend after changes including a price drop on pints and a reduced capacity – and on the opening day, attendees welcome the new-look festival
Sir Alex Ferguson’s competitive instincts did not end with football, and the former Manchester United manager will again have horses connected to him at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
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Sean Bowen has achieved most of what there is to achieve as a jockey but there is one glaring omission on his impressive CV - a Cheltenham Festival win.
In the latest Independent Racing newsletter Jonathan Doidge provides insight into what to expect from the Cheltenham Festival and takes a trip down memory lane at Gold Cups of the past
The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest betting event in the UK every year and in response to the extra attention, betting sites increase the number of horse racing bets and betting offers available.
Jockey Club says aim is to get more women watching racing and revival is not a response to ‘woke’ jibes
First and foremost, it is a huge sporting event, billed by its fans as the Olympics of jump…
Betano has a history of producing big offers for the big betting events, and this year, they are offering £40 in free bets for wagering on the 2026 edition of the Cheltenham Festival.
Sean Bowen has achieved most of what there is to achieve as a jockey but there is one glaring omission on his impressive CV - a Cheltenham Festival win.
Despite British horses being favorites in the initial Grade One races, Irish battalions are ready to challenge strongly at the Cheltenham Festival, signaling a potential 'green tide' of victories.