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IT is the greatest show on turf – and the 2024 Cheltenham Festival is about to deliver four days of the very best sport. There’s no better companion for this iconic festival than your Daily Express.
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Irish trainers have tightened their grip on the meeting in recent years and in 2023 won 18 of the 28 races. Their domination looks certain to continue with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott ready to fire round after round of equine artillery. The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two looks a three-way battle between El Fabiolo, Jonbon and Edwardstone, while on day three the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle is wide open with Elliott holding a strong hand with Teahupoo and Irish Point. On Friday, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup – the blue riband of jump racing – is extra special this year as it’s 100 years since Red Splash won the inaugural running of the famous old race in 1924.A stellar cast will bid to win this year’s centenary renewal including last year’s hero Galopin des Champs, who is a warm favourite.
His Irish-trained rival Fastorslow is hot on his hooves in the betting while there has been plenty of money for the leading British hope Shishkin.Favourite backers will also be looking to fill their boots on Marine Nationale (Arkle Trophy), Lossiemouth (Mares’ Hurdle) and Sir Gino (Triumph Hurdle). So don’t miss out on any of the Cheltenham action this year – pick up your Daily Express every day of the festival for everything you need to make the first big meet of the year epic.
