Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters If 2004 is anything to go by, then UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt faces a losing battle when he announces Budget plans today. And it won't just be down to politics. Later this afternoon plenty of eyes will be on UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who is expected among other […]

Honeysuckle’s fairytale finish has emotions running high at Cheltenham as trainer Henry de Bromhead dedicates the victory to his late son Jack six months on from tragic skiing accident Honeysuckle claimed victory in the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham The nine-year-old signed off with a highly charged win before her retirement Click here for the latest Cheltenham Festival news, […]

‘He brings a tear to my eye. He’s UNIQUE’: Nicky Henderson insists Constitution Hill is up there with the greats after the six-year-old stormed to Champion Hurdle glory on an incredible first day at Cheltenham Constitution Hill left racegoers in awe after storming to victory at Cheltenham Nicky Henderson may just have his hands on the best horse he has […]

Horses were great therapy during my cancer treatment, says Oliver Sherwood as trainer chases a seventh Festival win with Queens Gamble in the Champion Bumper  PADDY POWER’S CHELTENHAM CHEAT SHEET: Edwardstone has expert backing Click here for the latest Cheltenham Festival news, schedule and race results Oliver Sherwood’s faith in Queens Gamble has not been dented by her last-time-out defeat at Market Rasen, […]

Champion Chase Lowdown: Edwardstone impressed in the Arkle and can strike again on jumping’s biggest stage for trainer Alan King but rival Energumene is capable of brilliance on his day CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: Day 2 tips including Queen Mother Champion Chase  Edwardstone ended a Festival drought of seven years for trainer Alan King in last season’s Arkle Chase and the nine-year-old […]

The Daily Star was off to a flier at this year's Cheltenham festival – by pouring its first pint of Guinness. We were invited to try out new DIY drinks dispensers installed at the famous course to cut bar queues. The pull-your-own-pint pumps in the Cottage Rake Bar knock out a perfect frothing ale in 19.5 seconds – allowing drinkers […]

One lucky punter scoops £100,000 jackpot from free ITV7 game after correctly predicting the winners of seven races at Cheltenham Festival and Sedgefield Honeysuckle brings curtain down on phenomenal career with emotional victory  ITV agrees three-year deal to show free to air coverage of British horseracing Click here for the latest Cheltenham Festival news, schedule and race results One lucky […]

‘The world’s most expensive Guinness’ goes on sale at Cheltenham at a price of £20 a pint… but it does come with a ‘premium Black Velvet’ twist The Club Black Velvet is a 50-50 split of Guinness and English sparkling wine  CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL TIPS – DAY ONE: All the best bets for Tuesday’s racing  Click here for the latest Cheltenham […]

Frankie Dettori announces retirement as horse racing legend confirms farewell plans We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Cheltenham Festival has arrived, and day one is […]

Frankie Dettori announces retirement as horse racing legend confirms farewell plans We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Not everyone will be able to drop everything at […]