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Skelton not rushing into Cabot Cliffs call Fri 26th February '21 / 16.45 Dan Skelton insists he won't be rushing to decide whether Cabot Cliffs will be heading to Cheltenham after his Warwick victory.

George duo heading to Kempton Fri 26th February '21 / 16.22 Tom George is confident that Clondaw Castle and Double Shuffle can extend his fine record in the Close Brothers Handicap Chase.

Curtis confident ahead of Cheltenham Fesitval Thu 25th February '21 / 16.58 Trainer Rebecca Curtis says she is confident Lisnagar Oscar can defend his Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle crown at Cheltenham next month.

McNally unsure on National run Thu 25th February '21 / 16.29 Trainer Ronan McNally has revealed that The Jam Man is now "50-50" to take his place in the field for the Randox Grand National in April.

Williams plays down Potters Corner concerns Wed 24th February '21 / 15.46 Christian Williams believes Potters Corner will be a contender at Cheltenham despite struggling for form this season.

Doyle sets sights on lucrative Saudi return Wed 24th February '21 / 09.41 Hollie Doyle says she would be keen on returning to Saudi Arabia in the next few years for the International Jockey's Challenge.

Punchestown hope for Mullins duo Tue 23rd February '21 / 16.38 Faugheen and Douvan are both set to miss the Cheltenham Festival, with Willie Mullins instead aiming at Punchestown for the pair's returns.

No Festival return for Plate hero Tue 23rd February '21 / 15.44 Simply The Betts will not get a chance to defend his Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate crown after being withdrawn from the 2021 Festival.

Al Boum Photo steps up Cheltenham prep Mon 22nd February '21 / 16.14 Willie Mullins says Al Boum Photo will do a "big bit of work" this week as he steps up his preparations for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Bailey provides positive Imperial Aura update Mon 22nd February '21 / 15.49 Trainer Kim Bailey has reported Imperial Aura to be in good order ahead of his tilt at next month's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Elliott retains Cheltenham plan for Tiger Roll Sun 21st February '21 / 17.37 Gordon Elliott says Tiger Roll remains on course for next month's Cheltenham Festival despite finishing last at Navan on Sunday.

Dubai World Cup an option for Space Blues Sun 21st February '21 / 10.38 Trainer Charlie Appleby claims the Al Quoz Sprint on Dubai World Cup night is an option for Space Blues after his win at Riyadh on Saturday.

Skelton joy as Midnight River impresses at Ascot Sat 20th February '21 / 15.31 Jockey Harry Skelton admitted trips to both Cheltenham and Aintree are a possibility for Midnight River after his win at Ascot on Saturday.

Sherwood has high hopes for Sevarano Fri 19th February '21 / 15.32 Trainer Oliver Sherwood hopes Sevarano will be in with a shout of winning at Ascot on Saturday following some notable withdrawals.

Russell ruled out of Cheltenham Festival Fri 19th February '21 / 15.05 Jockey Davy Russell admits he is "frustrated" to sit out of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival after not recovering from injury.

The Big Breakaway heading straight to Cheltenham Thu 18th February '21 / 15.14 Joe Tizzard says The Big Breakaway will go straight to Cheltenham after opting against a trip to Saturday's Ascot meeting.

Chatham Street Lad aimed at Marsh Novices' Chase Thu 18th February '21 / 12.33 Trainer Michael Winters will aim Chatham Street Lad at the Marsh Novices' Chase when they head to the Cheltenham Festival.

Conditions key to Sporting John's Festival run Wed 17th February '21 / 15.06 Philip Hobbs says ground conditions will dictate which route Sporting John takes at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

Benie Des Dieux to miss Cheltenham Festival Wed 17th February '21 / 12.21 Trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed that Benie Des Dieux will not run at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

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Skelton not rushing into Cabot Cliffs call Fri 26th February '21 / 16.45 Dan Skelton insists he won't be rushing to decide whether Cabot Cliffs will be heading to Cheltenham after his Warwick victory.

George duo heading to Kempton Fri 26th February '21 / 16.22 Tom George is confident that Clondaw Castle and Double Shuffle can extend his fine record in the Close Brothers Handicap Chase.

Curtis confident ahead of Cheltenham Fesitval Thu 25th February '21 / 16.58 Trainer Rebecca Curtis says she is confident Lisnagar Oscar can defend his Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle crown at Cheltenham next month.

McNally unsure on National run Thu 25th February '21 / 16.29 Trainer Ronan McNally has revealed that The Jam Man is now "50-50" to take his place in the field for the Randox Grand National in April.

Williams plays down Potters Corner concerns Wed 24th February '21 / 15.46 Christian Williams believes Potters Corner will be a contender at Cheltenham despite struggling for form this season.

Doyle sets sights on lucrative Saudi return Wed 24th February '21 / 09.41 Hollie Doyle says she would be keen on returning to Saudi Arabia in the next few years for the International Jockey's Challenge.

Punchestown hope for Mullins duo Tue 23rd February '21 / 16.38 Faugheen and Douvan are both set to miss the Cheltenham Festival, with Willie Mullins instead aiming at Punchestown for the pair's returns.

No Festival return for Plate hero Tue 23rd February '21 / 15.44 Simply The Betts will not get a chance to defend his Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate crown after being withdrawn from the 2021 Festival.

Al Boum Photo steps up Cheltenham prep Mon 22nd February '21 / 16.14 Willie Mullins says Al Boum Photo will do a "big bit of work" this week as he steps up his preparations for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Bailey provides positive Imperial Aura update Mon 22nd February '21 / 15.49 Trainer Kim Bailey has reported Imperial Aura to be in good order ahead of his tilt at next month's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Elliott retains Cheltenham plan for Tiger Roll Sun 21st February '21 / 17.37 Gordon Elliott says Tiger Roll remains on course for next month's Cheltenham Festival despite finishing last at Navan on Sunday.

Dubai World Cup an option for Space Blues Sun 21st February '21 / 10.38 Trainer Charlie Appleby claims the Al Quoz Sprint on Dubai World Cup night is an option for Space Blues after his win at Riyadh on Saturday.

Skelton joy as Midnight River impresses at Ascot Sat 20th February '21 / 15.31 Jockey Harry Skelton admitted trips to both Cheltenham and Aintree are a possibility for Midnight River after his win at Ascot on Saturday.

Sherwood has high hopes for Sevarano Fri 19th February '21 / 15.32 Trainer Oliver Sherwood hopes Sevarano will be in with a shout of winning at Ascot on Saturday following some notable withdrawals.

Russell ruled out of Cheltenham Festival Fri 19th February '21 / 15.05 Jockey Davy Russell admits he is "frustrated" to sit out of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival after not recovering from injury.

The Big Breakaway heading straight to Cheltenham Thu 18th February '21 / 15.14 Joe Tizzard says The Big Breakaway will go straight to Cheltenham after opting against a trip to Saturday's Ascot meeting.

Chatham Street Lad aimed at Marsh Novices' Chase Thu 18th February '21 / 12.33 Trainer Michael Winters will aim Chatham Street Lad at the Marsh Novices' Chase when they head to the Cheltenham Festival.

Conditions key to Sporting John's Festival run Wed 17th February '21 / 15.06 Philip Hobbs says ground conditions will dictate which route Sporting John takes at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

Benie Des Dieux to miss Cheltenham Festival Wed 17th February '21 / 12.21 Trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed that Benie Des Dieux will not run at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

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Skelton holding back on Cheltenham decisionnews Fri 26th February '21 @ 16.45Dan Skelton has praised Cabot Cliffs after his Warwick success but is yet to decide whether he will head to Cheltenham.

George has high hopes for Kempton pairnews Fri 26th February '21 @ 16.22Tom George has heaped praise on Clondaw Castle and Double Shuffle ahead of Saturday's Close Brothers Handicap Chase.

Curtis backs Lisnagar Oscar to go closenews Thu 25th February '21 @ 16.58Trainer Rebecca Curtis is feeling confident Lisnagar Oscar can defend his Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle crown at Cheltenham in March.

McNally unsure on The Jam Man's National plansnews Thu 25th February '21 @ 16.29Trainer Ronan McNally has confirmed The Jam Man is now "50-50" to run in the Randox Grand National in April.

Williams tips Potters Corner to bounce backnews Wed 24th February '21 @ 15.46Potters Corner can leave his poor form in the past and come out fighting at Cheltenham, according to Christian Williams.

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