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On this Cheltenham Festival Special edition of The Front Page, Sam Hart, Tom Park and Chris Cook discuss the five biggest potential stories heading into this year’s Cheltenham Festival.From crowd expectations and likely starters to possible underdogs and surprise headline-makers, the panel looks ahead to the key narratives that could shape the next four days at Cheltenham.If you want to know the stories everyone could be talking about by the end of the Festival, this is the preview you need.

James Stevens is joined by Robbie Wilders, Jonny Pearson and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to provide their best bets for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

James Stevens, Keith Melrose, Matt Rennie and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson break down all the action from Sandown and Wolverhampton in this week's racing preview.The team share their best bets from an action-packed ITV Racing card.

We are one week out from the greatest show on turf - and The Front Page has all the Cheltenham news plus much more besides.Lee Mottershead, Peter Scargill and Liam Headd discuss the latest festival talking points, including a fascinating market move for the reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Inothwayurthinkin, brilliant 12 months ago but woeful so far this season.Dan Skelton approaches the festival in sizzling form, having won two of Saturday's big races at Kelso and Newbury. The team reflects on those performances and another major success for the wonderful Rebel's Romance, who dazzled once again at Meydan, which on Saturday staged racing while Iranian missiles flew overhead.This week's show also examines British racing's governance crisis and looks at Amo Racing's latest financial development.

Sam Hart, Graeme Rodway, Matt Rennie and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson break down all the action from Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury in this week's racing preview.The team share their best bets from an action-packed ITV Racing card, tackling some incredibly tricky handicaps.They also discuss the Constitution Hill decision, and debate whether it was the right call.All this and more on the Racing Postcast.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the JCB Triumph Hurdle, Mares' Hurdle, Turners Novices' Hurdle and Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival 2026. 

Will Constitution Hill line up in the Unibet Champion Hurdle or will connections prioritise an ambitious Flat campaign? Who caught the eye after the weights were revealed for the Randox Grand National? And what next for BHA Chair Lord Allen amid an impasse over raceday data rights?To discuss these issues and all the week's most big stories, join Jonathan Harding, Chris Cook and Matt Rennie on the Front Page sofa.

James Stevens, James Hill, Robbie Wilders and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson break down all the action from Kempton, Newcastle and Lingfield in a packed racing preview.The panel also discuss Constitution Hill’s debut on the Flat this Friday at Southwell – what can we expect and will we see him at Cheltenham?All this and more on the Racing Postcast.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Pricewise Tom Segal and Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Ryanair Chase, Mares' Chase and Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival 2026.

Will or won't Jonbon head to the Cheltenham Festival?Will or won't Constitution Hill get a run at Southwell on Friday?Will or won't Nottingham survive as a racecourse?And if it does, will it be the Jockey Club or Arena Racing Company that ends up owning the track?All those questions and a comprehensive review of another thrilling weekend of racing are covered by Lee Mottershead, Scott Burton and James Stevens in this week's edition of The Front Page.

Sam Hart, Tom Park, Harry Wilson and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson break down all the action from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton in a packed racing review.The panel dive into the ITV action, providing their best horse racing tips for the weekend. What’s next for Jonbon? Where should he run after Saturday? The team answer that all important question.

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Assistant Betting Editor Graeme Rodway and Tipster Paul Kealy as they preview the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, Brown Advisory Novices' Chase & Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival 2026. 

Is Haiti Couleurs in with a shout in the Gold Cup? Is Friday Night Live a gimmick or a smash hit? Do the IHRB have questions to answer over the Philip Byrnes case? And what should Nicky Henderson do as he faces the biggest call of his career with Constitution Hill?To discuss these issues and all the week's most big stories, join Tom Kerr, Lewis Porteous and Liam Headd on the Front Page sofa.

James Stevens is joined by Matt Rennie, Keith Melrose and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson to break down all the key talking points from this weekend’s ITV Racing at Newbury and Warwick. Lulamba is the star attraction at Newbury in the Game Spirit Chase. Can he enhance his claims for the Arkle Chase at this year’s Cheltenham Festival by winning on Saturday?

In The Know is back and now proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Assistant Betting Editor Graeme Rodway and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the Stayers Hurdle, Champion Hurdle & Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival 2026. Boyle Sports Cheltenham Festival Ante-post boosts:  https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=54690&bid=7982Sign up to Boyle Sports: https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=54448&bid=7681

Maddy Playle, Liam Headd and Peter Scargill pick the bones out of a delayed Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.The three assess the merits of Talk The Talk, Majborough, Brighterdaysahead, Fact To File and more in our comprehensive review.They also discuss the other big talking points from the week, including Coral’s withdrawal of Cheltenham Festival sponsorship and Frankie Dettori’s swansong in Brazil.

James Stevens is joined by Harry Wilson, James Hill and Unibet’s Ed Nicholson for a deep dive into an action-packed weekend of racing.The panel dissect the Dublin Racing Festival, debating whether Galopin Des Champs can dominate once again, before turning their attention to Sandown and Musselburgh for expert insight on the standout races.

Should Cheltenham have been abandoned when a hole in the track was found?Join Racing Post journalists James Stevens, Maddy Playle and Liam Headd to dissect last weekend's Trials Day card at Cheltenham.The hole in the home straight led to safety concerns at the track but racing went ahead, while the delay meant it was too dark for a photo-finish.Lambourn correspondent Liam reports the latest on Sir Gino after he sustained a season-ending injury, while the panel reflect on the Cheltenham clues learned over the weekend.The show also looks ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with more big jumpers in action.

Get ready for the first In The Know of 2026 proudly sponsored by Boyle Sports.Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy and Pricewise Tom Segal as they preview the action from Cheltenham on Cheltenham Festival Trials Day. Sign up to Boyle Sports: https://ads.boylesports.com/redirect.aspx?pid=54448&bid=7681

James Stevens is joined by Matt Rennie, Graeme Rodway and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to break down all the key talking points from the ITV action this weekend.The team review Trials Day at Cheltenham, look ahead to the Festival picture, and analyse the Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster, with insight, opinion and plenty of debate throughout.