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Benie Des Dieux likely to keep to mares’ division this season

Pat Fahy outlines Cheltenham Festival plan for Galway winner Awayinthewest

High hopes for six-year-old
Magners Irish Cider unveiled as new Cheltenham Gold Cup sponsor

Four-year agreement will see Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup staged in 2019
Colin Tizzard still living the dream as Native River receives hero's welcome

Hundreds of well-wishers braved freezing conditions on Saturday morning to give Native River a reception fit for a king following his victory in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Davy Russell refusing to get carried away by Presenting Percy's Gold Cup claims

Davy Russell believes it is too early just yet to describe Presenting Percy as a future Cheltenham Gold Cup contender despite his convincing victory in the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase.

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Sectional Spotlight

Sectional timing expert Simon Rowlands reviews the pick of the action on day four of the Cheltenham Festival with a comparison of Native River’s victory in the blue riband and the par time for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Final Furlong Podcast

The team are joined by Lydia Hislop to review day three and four of the Cheltenham Festival.
Nicky Henderson

As the 2018 Cheltenham Festival looms ever closer, Nicky Henderson took time out of his busy schedule to talk exclusively to Declan Rix.
Fitzy's Focus

Former top jockey Mick Fitzgerald has weighed up the credentials of some of the leading candidates at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival and analysed their chances of glory at Prestbury Park.
Novices

ATR's Martin Kelly assesses the leading novices - chasers, hurdlers, juveniles and bumpers - who are out to shine at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival en route to becoming the household names of tomorrow.
Under The Radar

Chris Sleep and Will Lattimore reveal their selection of 20 dark horses to look out for at the 2018 festival - essential material for your ATR Tracker over Cheltenham.
Trendspotting

David Myers has analysed all the data from past festivals to reveal the facts no punter should bet without knowing. His series covers every aspect including trainers, jockeys, sires and betting trends.
The myth of the Cheltenham Hill

Leading racing writer Kevin Blake examines how stiff the famous Cheltenham Hill actually is.
From Soba to Moldova - Adapt or Die

Paul Jones’s brilliant new book From Soba to Moldova featuring 20 chapters on his punting theories and philosophies is out now and we’ve published a chapter entitled Adapt or Die. It's essential reading ahead of the Cheltenham Festival!

Runner Profiles

Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup

Can Might Bite follow up his RSA and King George victories in the Gold Cup? Pro-punter Andy Gibson puts the contenders for Jumps racing’s blue riband in the spotlight.
Unibet Champion Hurdle

Buveur D’Air is a red-hot favourite to retain his Champion Hurdle crown and here pro-punter Andy Gibson analyses the main players for hurdling's most prestigious prize.
Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase

Pro-punter Andy Gibson runs the rule over the leading contenders for the two-mile chasing championship, in which Altior is odds-on to remain unbeaten over obstacles.
Ryanair Chase

Can Un De Sceaux land back-to-back renewals of the Ryanair Chase? Pro-punter Andy Gibson gives his verdict on the intermediate chasing championship.
Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle

Coral Cup hero Supasundae is favourite to follow up in Thursday’s feature and here pro-punter Andy Gibson rates the prospects of all the leading Stayers' Hurdle protagonists.

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Stable Tours

Gordon Elliott

The County Meath maestro took his maiden top trainer title in 2017 and returns with another extremely powerful battalion this year - headline horses include the likes of Apple’s Jade, Cause Of Causes and Samcro.
Nicky Henderson

Cheltenham's most successful trainer has an embarrassment of riches for 2018 including Buveur D’Air, Altior and Might Bite - the respective ante-post favourites for the festival's three flagship contests.
Willie Mullins

Top trainer at five of the last seven Cheltenham Festivals, Willie Mullins takes the wraps off his star-studded squad for 2018, featuring the likes of Douvan, Faugheen, Footpad, Getabird and Un De Sceaux.
Colin Tizzard

Dorset trainer Colin Tizzard’s team for the 2018 Cheltenham Festival is led again by popular staying chasers Cue Card and Native River and bolstered by some smart novices.
Paul Nicholls

The six-time top trainer at the big meeting has a smart string for 2018 with live contenders across the four days including Black Corton, Modus, Politolgue and Wonderful Charm.

Latest Odds FromLadbrokesCoral

1st (11) Native River (IRE) 5/1R Johnson C L Tizzard
2nd (9) Might Bite (IRE) 4/1 Fav
3rd (2) Anibale Fly (FR) 33/1
15 ran (3 non-runners) - Weighed In
Fav: 2nd (9) Might Bite (IRE) 4/1

Betfair SP:	£6.80
CSF:	£23.21 (11, 9)
Tote Exacta:	£22.90 (11, 9)
Tote Place:	£1.90 (11) , £2.50 (9) , £9.10 (2)
Tote Swinger:	£25.40 (2, 9) , £34.90 (2, 11) , £4.50 (9, 11)
Tricast:	£609.33 (11, 9, 2)
Tote Trifecta:	£1519.00 (11, 9, 2)
Tote Win:	£5.30 (11)

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Cheltenham - At The Races

Benie Des Dieux likely to keep to mares’ division this season

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