A course specialist delights connections as he scores his 12th Grade One victory in an epic battle, and a trainer nails a Valentine’s Day treble

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

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

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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

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