A hard earned return, championship one twos and world stage ambitions feature under the Arena UK spotlights

Anglo-Irish rivalry is a traditional feature of the Cheltenham Festival, but, recently, it’s been a one-sided battle in Ireland’s favour. This year, however, Jack Watkins suggests that British trainers could stage a fightback

7 MARCH SATURDAY

Pippa Roome considers what we could learn from the Winter Olympics

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

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