Champion Hurdle

Punchestown Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ireland next week for the grand finale of the Irish National Hunt season – the 2026 Punchestown Festival.  The …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ayr – 2026 Scottish Grand National set for wide-open showdown

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ayr, including the 2026 Scottish Grand National. The post Ben …

Grand National Festival 2026: Brighterdaysahead much the best in Aintree Hurdle

Brighterdaysahead relished the step up in trip to showcase her best once again on Merseyside and secure William Hill Aintree Hurdle glory on day one of the …

Grand National 2026: Aintree Hurdle race analysis and preview

The eyes of the racing world will turn their attention to Merseyside this weekend, as the 2026 Grand National Festival gets underway at Aintree racecourse. The …

CHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest

Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing program was sanitised every course had their own top …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior unstoppable in Gold Cup

Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Gold Cup at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post …

History beckons for Paul Townend and Gaelic Warrior in Cheltenham Gold Cup on final day of the Cheltenham Festival

Gaelic Warrior is Paul Townend’s charge as he bids to become the winning-most jockey in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, as Selma De Vary and Doctor …

Cheltenham Festival: Paul Townend hoping for luck of the Irish on day three as Impaire Et Passe looks to down Fact To File in Ryanair classic 

Paul Townend takes four rides on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, with two of those coming in the Stayers Hurdle on Ballyburn and the Ryanair Chase aboard …

Il Etait Temps’ time at the Cheltenham Festival for Paul Townend, after Lossiemouth’s Champion Hurdle success

Paul Townend will look to take two championship races in two days, as Il Etait Temps bids to follow on from Lossiemouth’s thrilling performance in the …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Lossiemouth leaves Champion Hurdle rivals toiling

Lossiemouth swept aside all rivals to claim a brilliant victory in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post Cheltenham Festival …

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