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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sober Stakes Festival Claim After Moscow Flyer Triumph

Royal Ascot winner Sober put himself firmly on the Cheltenham Festival radar with a polished success in the Sky Bet

A bruised knee hasn’t bruised Nicky Henderson’s enthusiasm — and Constitution Hill could yet turn up on the Flat before

Koktail Divin looks set to head straight to the Cheltenham Festival after making a big impression with a maiden chase

National Hunt Chase The National Hunt Chase (Challenge Cup) is a novice chase with deep roots in the sport. Historically

Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle The Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle is restricted to juvenile (four-year-old) hurdlers. It honours Fred Winter,

Mares Hurdle The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle, officially the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle, is open to fillies and mares only

Champion Hurdle The Champion Hurdle is the most prestigious hurdling race of the season and the centrepiece of Day One

Ultima Festival Trophy Chase The Ultima Handicap Chase is the first handicap chase of the Cheltenham Festival and traditionally attracts

Arkle Chase The Arkle Novices’ Chase is the championship race for two-mile novice chasers, officially known as the Arkle Challenge

Supreme Novices Hurdle The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the championship race for two-mile novice hurdlers and the traditional curtain-raiser to