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Elle Est Belle proved a gritty Huntingdon winner, leaving Team Skelton with a head-scratcher of a choice between Cheltenham and Aintree for the talented mare.
Planet Sport writer · 11 Feb 2022
The Cheltenham Festival is racing's Olympics, but fortunately we don't have to wait four years for it. Planet Sport's Jonathan Doidge delivers his guide to the big races, trainers, jockeys and more.
Jonathan Doidge · 10 Feb 2022
The Don of Ditcheat Paul Nicholls is having a form wobble of late but jockey Bryony Frost isn't worried. She expects Nicholls' top string to be back in the mix come March at the Cheltenham Festival.
Planet Sport writer · 10 Feb 2022
Team Skelton are more than ready to take on the Irish raiders in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 18. Protektorat is poised says the Midlands trainer.
Tom Reed · 10 Feb 2022
Trainer Pat Fahy says he can't now rule out a crack at the Queen Mother Champion Chase with Dunvegan, who put up a tremendous effort behind Chacun Pour Soi over the weekend.
Planet Sport writer · 8 Feb 2022
Willie Mullins has an embarrassment of riches going into Cheltenham and Blue Lord can offer an Irish-English double in the Arkle.
Planet Sport writer · 8 Feb 2022
Paul Nolan has a very smart youngster in Sandor Clegane but even he was amazed by the manner of Facile Vega's showing at Leopardstown on Saturday. A rematch in the Champion Bumper isn't certain.
Planet Sport writer · 8 Feb 2022
Honeysuckle and Epatante may dominate Champion Hurdle discussions but Tommy's Oscar can pose a threat says jockey Danny McMenamin. The Ann Hamilton trained gelding is ready for the race on March 15.
Planet Sport writer · 8 Feb 2022
Rachel Blackmore received a raucous reception on winning the Irish Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle. Similar scenes look likely at Cheltenham but Blackmore is professional to the last.
Planet Sport writer · 7 Feb 2022
Marvellous mare Honeysuckle put in another breathtaking showing to scare her Cheltenham Champion Hurdle opponents. The Leopardstown win under Rachael Blackmore at Leopardstown bodes well for March.
Planet Sport writer · 7 Feb 2022
Gary Moore was ebullient in suggesting Goshen "shut a lot of people up" in winning Sandown's Virgin Bet Contenders Hurdle by 15 lengths on Saturday February 5.
Planet Sport writer · 5 Feb 2022
Vauban looks an exciting Triumph Hurdle contender after a comfortable success in the Grade 1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday February 5.
Planet Sport writer · 5 Feb 2022
