After years of Irish domination, the 2026 Cheltenham Festival could be a turning point for British hopes. Jennifer Donald meets some of the leading contenders

Small yards hit the headlines, as a yard favourite strikes in the £150,000 feature race and a €5,000 purchase triumphs in a Grade Two

The Heythrop’s Maurice Linehan bags his third hunt ride victory of the season

Small pony premier, Kelsall Hill EC, Cheshire ALL ...

There’s a long-awaited grand prix breakthrough and Hickstead tickets are secured, plus a sole treble clear steals the show

There aren’t many trainers with a Cheltenham strike rate like this former hedge fund manager. Ma rtha Terry visits his yard to learn how the magic happens