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6 PLAN YOUR DAY What each day of the Cheltenham Festival has in store 9 A SEASON TO SAVOUR We talk to Gavin Cromwell about the great season he’s had and his aspirations for this year’s festival 13 100 YEARS OF HEROES On the centenary of the Gold Cup, we recall its history, its winners and all the glorious moments of the last century 18 LUCKY STARS Revered jeweller Boodles unveils its new collection to celebrate 100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup 22 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL We look back at the history of racing at Cheltenham since 1815 as we kick off four days of exhilarating competition at the Home of Jump Racing
37 STYLE WEDNESDAY This year’s festival promises a fusion of fast horses and slow fashion in a celebration like no other 38 FOOD AND DRINK AT THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL Savour everything that’s on offer to whet your appetite and quell your thirst 40 HORSE WELFARE Learn about the innovation and progress being driven forward to take good care of horses bred for racing 41 ONLY THE BEST Harry Cobden reveals a strong focus on quality as he chases his first championship 44 HOLLAND COOPER Catch up with Jump racing’s finest and special guests at a special preview event
46 CRAMBO AND DYSART ENOS We talk to Fergal O’Brien, whose successful career could be set to rise to a new level at this year’s festival 49 THE PREVIEW SHOW Don’t forget to join Aly Vance, Martin Kelly and Hayley Moore for the Raceday Preview Show 50 THE CENTENARY RESTAURANT Prepare to be amazed by this once-in- a-lifetime hospitality experience at the Cheltenham Festival 53 THE ORCHARD Another dimension of entertainment away from the racetrack that this year promises to be better than ever
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