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E ach year it seems to come around quicker and quicker, but the excitement
on a tour of some of Cheltenham’s most-loved
public houses. Within this magazine, you can learn more about the history of this special race as we look back over some of the Golden years. Harry Cobden is having
continues to get greater. The Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, and we are looking forward to welcoming almost 250,000 of you to the racecourse from 12-15 March. This year’s Preview Magazine is packed with stories and features from across the racing world, including interviews with jockeys and trainers as well as plenty of lifestyle features and guides to keep you in the know for your visit to the Home of Jump Racing. This year’s Cheltenham Festival is a very special one, as it marks the 100th anniversary of the Gold Cup, with the iconic race staged for the first time in 1924, when won by Red Splash. Since then, we’ve seen a raft of remarkable winners of the sport’s blue riband event with the likes of Easter Hero, Cottage Rake, Arkle, Best Mate, Dawn Run, Desert Orchid and Kauto Star all leaving a lasting impression in the memories of racing fans across the globe. Over the last 12 months the Gold Cup has been on a journey across the UK, Ireland and France, giving thousands of people the opportunity to get up close and personal with the historic trophy while also learning about its incredible history. It has made appearances on the BBC Breakfast Sofa, in several schools, community centres and racecourses across the country and has even been
a stellar season and has put himself in an extremely strong position to be Champion Jockey for the first time. Graham Clark caught
up with Harry to discuss his Cheltenham Festival rides and to find out what being Champion Jockey would mean to him. Lifestyle is also very much on the agenda and throughout the magazine you’ll be able to find pieces about the best places to go for food and drink on the racecourse, as well as a great guide to all of the things you simply have to experience while enjoying a day at Cheltenham Racecourse. As always, the whole team want to thank you for supporting us throughout the year and for these magical four days in March. We are very excited to be welcoming you to the Home of Jump Racing to hear that famous roar once more. Until then,
IAN RENTON
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