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4.00 Cross Country

Cheltenham Cross Country Chase tip - Tuesday 16th March preview

Nick Wilby takes a look at the 2010 Cross Country Chase. Read More


Cross Country Handicap Chase - 2010 Cheltenham Festival preview

A different dimension to the Festival, this cross country event is as competitive as anything else on the card. Trainer Edna Bolger has had such a str... Read More


Garde attempts back to back wins

Nina Carberry is looking to build on her reputation as the most successful female rider at the Cheltenham Festival with three big rides, including Gar... Read More




A different dimension to the Festival, this cross country event is as competitive as anything else on the card.  Trainer Edna Bolger has had such a strong grip on the race he has managed to win it four out of the last five times, most recently with Garde Champetre, the 2009 and 2009 victor.

It will be interesting to see who the trainer saddles in this year’s race, but it would take a brave man to bet against him picking it up for the fourth year on the bounce, possibly with hat-trick hunting Garde Champetre.

Cheltenham Race Schedule Tuesday 16th March 2010

1.30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle

2.05 Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase

2.40 William Hill Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase

3.20 Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

4.00 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase

4.40 David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle Race