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City Island all clear after Punchestown disappointment

Punchestown next for City Island following Cheltenham success

‘I’m surprised how well he’s taken the race’
Paul Nicholls joins elite club with 3,000th jumps winner in Britain

‘This was the one we really wanted’
Brace 'sore' but fine after Cheltenham fall

Amateur rider released from hospital after checks
Amateur rider Brace taken for examination following Cheltenham fall

Spill came in last race of the afternoon
Cheltenham granted permanent tout ban by High Court

Temporary injunction was granted last October
BetVictor plan for Siruh Du Lac

Williams’ Festival winner has earned summer break first

Stable Tours

Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins is the winning-most trainer at the Cheltenham Festival and his leading lights that could create more history in 2019 include Benie Des Dieux, Laurina, Min and Penhill.
Gordon Elliott

The County Meath maestro is favourite for a third consecutive top trainer title and his strongest-ever squad for Prestbury Park features the likes of Apple’s Jade, Delta Work, Envoi Allen and Tiger Roll.
Nicky Henderson

The Master of Seven Barrows is second on the all-time list for Festival winners and his team for 2019 is headlined by superstars Altior and Buveur D’Air and includes some very smart novice hurdlers.
Paul Nicholls

The six-time champion at Cheltenham is is firmly in the ascendancy and his string is led by Gold Cup second fav Clan Des Obeaux and bolstered by live chances in Grade 1s plus leading handicap fancies.
Joseph O'Brien

The rising star of the training ranks runs the rule over his talented young team, featuring star four-year-olds Sir Erec and Fakir D'oudairies, as he seeks a first Festival winner in his own name.
Henry de Bromhead

Knockeen trainer Henry de Bromhead is a regular in the Cheltenham Festival Winner’s Enclosure and here he gives us the inside track on those which could give him more glory at the big meeting in 2019.
Colin Tizzard

The Dorset trainer took the Gold Cup last year with Native River he and returns to defend his crown as part of squad that has strength in depth from exciting novices to Festival standing dishes.

Runner Profiles

Unibet Champion Hurdle

Buveur D’Air is favourite for a third consecutive Champion Hurdle but faces stiff competition from star mares Apple’s Jade and Laurina. Here, Martin Kelly assesses the main players for hurdling's most prestigious prize.
Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase

Sean Boyce runs the rule over the leading contenders for the two-mile chasing championship, in which 2018 hero Altior is a long odds-on shot to make it 18 unbeaten over obstacles.
Ryanair Chase

Mike Cattermole delivers his verdict on the contenders for the intermediate chasing championship, the Ryanair Chase, in which the Willie Mullins-trained Min is favourite to land his first Festival success.
Sun Racing Stayers' Hurdle

The Emma Lavelle-trained Paisley Park has swept all before him this season and heads the market for the staying hurdling crown. Here, Josh Apiafi takes a close look at the main players for Thursday’s feature.
Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup

Can Presenting Percy win the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup despite not jumping a fence in public since his brilliant RSA Chase win? Matt Chapman puts the contenders for Jumps racing’s blue riband in the spotlight.

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Features

Sectional Spotlight

Sectional timing expert Simon Rowlands analyses the action on the New Course from the last two days of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, including the wins of Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo and Stayers' Hurdle victor Paisley Park.
Final Furlong Podcast

All four Cheltenham Festival preview podcasts are now online.
Under The Radar

Timeform's Dan Barber and attheraces.com's Declan Rix reveal their selection of 20 dark horses to look out for at the 2019 Festival - essential material for your ATR Tracker over Cheltenham.
Novices to follow

Jamie Lynch, Sky Sports Racing’s Senior Analyst, nominates ten novices to keep onside at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival.
The Racing Debate: Cheltenham handicaps special

The Racing Debate had a special Cheltenham handicap show where Gina Bryce hosted a panel of Mick Fitzgerald and Jamie Lynch.
Analysing Irish handicap marks at Cheltenham

With the weights for the 2019 Cheltenham Festival revealed, Kevin Blake takes a closer look at how the Irish horses have been treated by the BHA handicappers.
Fitzy's Focus

Sky Sports Racing's Mick Fitzgerald has weighed up the credentials of some of the leading candidates at the Cheltenham Festival.
Trendspotting

We've analysed all the data from past festivals to reveal the facts no punter should bet without knowing. Our series covers every aspect including trainers, jockeys, sires and betting trends.
Barry Geraghty's top five Festival moments

Star jockey Barry Geraghty shortlists a quintet of Cheltenham Festival victories from the 36 he’s chalked up so far in his glittering career.

Latest Odds FromCoral

1st (1) Al Boum Photo (FR) 12/1P Townend W P Mullins
2nd (2) Anibale Fly (FR) 22/1
3rd (4) Bristol De Mai (FR) 18/1
All 16 ran - Weighed In
Fav: 8th (13) Presenting Percy 10/3

Betfair SP:	£13.50
CSF:	£246.57 (1, 2)
Tote Exacta:	£229.50 (1, 2)
Tote Place:	£4.90 (1) , £5.70 (2) , £4.60 (4)
Tote Swinger:	£36.80 (1, 2) , £37.50 (1, 4) , £50.80 (2, 4)
Tricast:	£4681.17 (1, 2, 4)
Tote Trifecta:	£6026.60 (1, 2, 4)
Tote Win:	£14.60 (1)

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