Cheltenham Festival: The Ultimate Guide - February 27, 2026

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IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER . . . THE BIGGEST FOUR DAYS IN SPORT

It’s time to rejoice as we all come together to celebrate everything that’s good in our sport

It’s time to rejoice as we all come together to celebrate everything that’s good in our sport

‘Jukebox showed everything we could’ve wished for in the King George.

Mighty Park could be our knight in shining armour

‘Jukebox showed everything we could’ve wished for in the King George.

ACE IN THE PACK

Thinking smartly is the only edge that endures

Regent’s Stroll looks a big player – he’s probably got a few pounds up his sleeve

Watch Upping The Ante

Cheltenham punting tales

It’s almost here and I cannot wait – this is some of what I’m looking forward to . . .

It’s almost here and I cannot wait – this is some of what I’m looking forward to . . .

Around the training centres

I love betting on the festival so much the bookies labelled me Cheltenham Man

I love betting on the festival so much the bookies labelled me Cheltenham Man

I love betting on the festival so much the bookies labelled me Cheltenham Man

Why there’s no Konfusion when trying to unravel the Ultima Leopardstown form to fore in juvenile test

Celt can deliver mighty performance for festival handicap maestro Skelton

Talk The Talk can walk the walk

PAUL KEALY TOM PARK

JOHNNY DINEEN Leader D’allier

Hail another Henderson supremo

Henderson can make it nine wins

PAUL KEALY TOM PARK

MADDY PLAYLE Lulamba

JOHNNY DINEEN Lulamba

Pyke the value pick for Mullins

Tuesday 2.40 Mccoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

Lion can roar again at the festival

This year’s challenge

TOM PARK Lossiemouth

MADDY PLAYLE Lossiemouth

CHAMPION HURDLE FORM

Poniros to pounce at big odds again

Tuesday 4.40 Sun Raciny Plate Handicap Chase

Tuesday 5.20 Princess Royal National Hunt Challenue Cup

Skylight Hustle the one to side with

PAUL KEALY TOM PARK

This year’s challenge

MADDY PLAYLE Skylight Hustle

JOHNNY DINEEN Mighty Park

King Rasko Grey to wear crown

CAN PAUL NICHOLLS BREAK HIS DUCK?

It could be a big day for Westerner

PAUL KEALY TOM PARK

JOHNNY DINEEN Wendigo

MADDY PLAYLE Wendigo

Western Fold solid for Elliott

Wednesday 3.20 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

Majborough can back up DRF win

PAUL KEALY TOM PARK

MADDY PLAYLE L’eau Du Sud

JOHNNY DINEEN Majborough

CHAMPION CHASE FORM

Temps to put best foot forward

Wednesday 4.40 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual H’cap Chase

Wednesday 5.20 Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Thursday 1.20 Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

Thursday 2.00 Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase

Thursday 2.40 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

Speciality bets explained

Experience can benefit Teahupoo

MADDY PLAYLE Honesty Policy

This year’s challenge

Shantou strike on the cards

Warrior on the charge for Mullins

This year’s challenge

1 Fact To File 2 Impaire Et Passe 3 Heart Wood

TOM PARK Fact To File

This is the perfect race for Gaelic

HOA TO . . . READ NEXT RUN

Thursday 4.40 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

Thursday 5.20 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup

Proactif another Closutton star

JOHNNY DINEEN Proactif

MATT 6ILLIAMS Selma De Vary

MADDY PLAYLE Maestro Conti

Selma can pounce for Mullins

Friday 2.00 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle

Friday 2.40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase

Doctor can deliver for Closutton

This year’s challenge

JOHNNY DINEEN Sortudo

MADDY PLAYLE Thedeviluno

TOM PARK Spinningayarn

Steinberg clear pick for Mullins

Jukebox to play a winning tune

TOM PARK Gaelic Warrior

MADDY PLAYLE Jango Baie

Dawning of a new Gold Cup era?

Friday 4.40 Festival Challenge Cup Hunters’ Chase

Friday 5.20 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle

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