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There's been plenty of ups and downs for Paul Nicholls at Cheltenham and not just on the undulating Cotswold countryside. Planet Sport recalls five Festival nightmares that he won't want to repeat.
Tom Reed · 4 Feb 2022
Cheltenham 2022 is just around the corner and controversial trainer Gordon Elliott looks to have a strong string ready to attack the top hurdle events. Mighty Potter will be sent straight there.
Planet Sport writer · 4 Feb 2022
The figures make stark reading for supporters of British jump racing. At the 2021 Cheltenham Festival, 23 of the 28 winners were trained in Ireland. Planet Sport's Jonathan Doidge considers why.
Jonathan Doidge · 3 Feb 2022
Lisnagar Oscar's connections hope to be on the winner's podium at Cheltenham for the Stayers' Hurdle. The Rebecca Curtis trained nine-year-old finished a solid third in the recent Cleeve Hurdle at HQ.
Planet Sport writer · 3 Feb 2022
David Pipe looks to have another promising hurdler on in hands in the form of Irish import Anglers Crag. A debut Leicester win means his entry for the Albert Bartlett is no forlorn hope at Cheltenham.
Planet Sport writer · 3 Feb 2022
It's a great pub debate. Who was the best Champion Hurdler? Who was your favourite? Planet Sport has come up with a list that would certainly give the rest something to think about.
Jonathan Doidge · 2 Feb 2022
Dusart maintained his 100 per cent record over fences with a comfortable win at Exeter but the dual Cheltenham Festival-entered novice chaser did little to enhance his reputation in the process.
Planet Sport writer · 2 Feb 2022
Alan King-trained Edwardstone will continue his build-up to a crack at the Arkle by taking in the Grade 2 Kingmaker Novices' Chase at Warwick on Saturday February 12.
Planet Sport writer · 2 Feb 2022
Mahler Mission's next task will be the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle following an eye-catching win at Doncaster.
Planet Sport writer · 2 Feb 2022
Jockey Tom O'Brien is confident Thyme Hill can put in a star staying performance at Cheltenham 2022. Philip Hobb's eight-year-old is said to be in good order ahead of the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle.
Planet Sport writer · 2 Feb 2022
Willie Mullins' promising bumper horse Kilcruit was cut in price for both the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and Ballymore Hurdle at Cheltenham 2022 after a walk in the park win at Punchestown.
Tom Reed · 1 Feb 2022
Irish trainer John McConnell is to test Bardenstown Lad's Cheltenham credentials with a spin in the bet365 Scottish Stayers' Novices' Hurdle at Musselburgh on Saturday, February 5.
Planet Sport writer · 1 Feb 2022
