Cheltenham is special for so many reasons, but as Nicky Henderson, the trainer of Constitution Hill, the big hope in today's Champion Hurdle, told me, it's “the horses and the people” that make it what it is.
I have huge respect and admiration for the equine stars along with the perfect mix of friendship and rivalry that makes a day at the Festival unforgettable.
And this year's opening day promises to be a belter. The best hurdler I've ever seen, Constitution Hill, taking on the defending champion, State Man, and a mare that Gordon Elliot says is “his best chance of winning a Champion Hurdle” in the form of Brighterdaysahead.
It's going to be epic and, for what it's worth, I think Constitution Hill will get his crown back.
I've got a busy week with an Opening Show every morning at 9am on ITV4 and, for the first time ever on ITV, six live races each day.
I have a match bet every year with my good mate Rishi Persad as to who will have the most winners through the week. He is curren...
I have huge respect and admiration for the equine stars along with the perfect mix of friendship and rivalry that makes a day at the Festival unforgettable.
And this year's opening day promises to be a belter. The best hurdler I've ever seen, Constitution Hill, taking on the defending champion, State Man, and a mare that Gordon Elliot says is “his best chance of winning a Champion Hurdle” in the form of Brighterdaysahead.
It's going to be epic and, for what it's worth, I think Constitution Hill will get his crown back.
I've got a busy week with an Opening Show every morning at 9am on ITV4 and, for the first time ever on ITV, six live races each day.
I have a match bet every year with my good mate Rishi Persad as to who will have the most winners through the week. He is curren...
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