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Blackmore is riding four horses on day one of the festival including in the opening race which she won last year

The Irish have beaten Britain in the Prestbury Cup in each of the last five years, showcasing the decline of British racing

Crowds may have declined in the past two years but for those with runners at jumps racing's most prestigious meeting the atmosphere at the Cheltenham Festival is like being in "the Colosseum" trainer Jamie Snowden told AFP. The deafening 'Cheltenham Roar' from spectators gets its first rendition on Tuesday and…

‘It’s their fun, it’s what makes their heart flicker’: passion for national hunt racing leaves British rivals out in the cold

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A smattering of rain could shower the racecourse this afternoon in overcast conditions

The Princess Royal's signature style champions practicality and bold colours and her 2016 Cheltenham outfit was the epitome of this

Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting signifies the first stride in the campaign on the long road back to the Cotswolds

The steeplechaser Shishkin, twice a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, has died after suffering a leg fracture

Racing’s ruling body may lack the funding or the influence to turn good intentions into meaningful action at the Festival

Paul Townend earned a record-equalling fourth win in Cheltenham’s feature race