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Inothewayurthinkin and Banbridge are among the chief threats, but there could be increased support for Monty’s Star, ridden by Rachael Blackmore for Henry de Bromhead. Blackmore won twice on Thursday, including on Bob Olinger in the Stayers' Hurdle to complete her set of victories in the feature races at Cheltenham.

THE CHELTENHAM Festival kicked off on March 11, 2025, and featured some electrifying races.  The final day of racing is on March 14, which features the most important chase of the entire

Galopin Des Champs looks set to make history by becoming a three-time Gold Cup winner at the 4pm race. Tens of thousands will once again be in attendance at Cheltenham, including lots of celebrities which we've included in our photo gallery below. We'll be adding to this as the day goes on.

The Cheltenham Festival rolls on into its third day on Thursday after two spellbinding days of action on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival delivered plenty of thrills and spills, setting the stage for an action-packed week of racing. The prestigious four-day event is one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar,

Galopin Des Champs can raise the Cheltenham roof and join the pantheon of greats who have won three Gold Cups but the festival has been beset by drama with giants such as Constitution Hill, State Man

It's been three glorious days for the bookmakers at Cheltenham this week but Friday's Gold Cup favourite could wipe the smiles off their faces.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds & Betting Guide - The Independent’s Racing Correspondent Sam Turner has put together an all-you-need-to-know 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup betting guide