Darren Norris

Fermoy's McCarthy family dream of more Cheltenham glory with Kopek Des Bordes A YEAR on from a “very emotional” success in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, the enthusiastic owners of Kopek Des Bordes have high hopes their pride and joy can become a dual Chelt... See more

The New Lion can give JP McManus perfect Cheltenham birthday present The New Lion can give JP McManus the perfect 75th birthday present by roaring to victory in the Unibet Champion Hurdle, the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival. McManus is... See more

Six battles battles to savour at Cheltenham 2026 Ten years ago, a Nicky Henderson-trained horse brimming with potential took his first step towards greatness when outclassing future Cheltenham Festival victors Min and Buveur d’Air in a vintage renewal of ... See more

De Bromhead Cheltenham hopes hinge on veterans Bob Olinger and Envoi Allen It’s 10 years since a Cheltenham Festival has passed without Henry de Bromhead visiting the winner’s enclosure at least once. He visited it six times five years ago and one of the ... See more

Three horses who could outrun their odds this week A Grade One-winning novice hurdler last season, The Yellow Clay found only leading Champion Hurdle contender The New Lion too good in the Turners at last year’s Festival, finishing nearly five lengths in ... See more