NewsLossiemouth's Champion Hurdle romp means mares have won 6 of the last 11 renewals. We pulled the SmartForm data to see just how dramatically the race has changed.
10 March 2026
CheltenhamFull race-by-race preview of Cheltenham Festival Day 1 (Tuesday, March 10, 2026). Supreme Novices', Arkle, Champion Hurdle, Mares' Hurdle, Ultima, Juvenile & National Hunt Chase — tips, odds and verdicts for every race.
8 March 2026
NewsBrighterdaysahead heads to the Champion Hurdle 0-2 at the Festival. But mares have won 5 of the last 10 runnings, and her Irish Champion Hurdle form is hard to ignore.
6 March 2026
NewsConstitution Hill's official withdrawal from Cheltenham caps a devastating 12 months for Champion Hurdle contenders. SmartForm data reveals just how extraordinary the carnage has been.
26 February 2026
NewsConstitution Hill destroyed a Southwell novice field on his Flat debut. We break down the SmartForm numbers behind one of racing's strangest career pivots.
21 February 2026
NewsA two-time Champion Hurdle winner lines up at Southwell tonight. SmartForm data reveals why Constitution Hill's switch to the Flat is more desperate measure than exhibition jaunt.
20 February 2026
NewsAlexei won the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday. We look at what the Kingwell-to-Champion Hurdle record tells us about his Cheltenham chances.
15 February 2026
NewsPaul Nicholls is considering supplementing Tutti Quanti for the Champion Hurdle after back-to-back Newbury wins. We dig into the data behind his dramatic rise.
14 February 2026
NewsGordon Elliott has 41 Festival winners but managed just one in 2025. SmartForm data reveals why his 2026 squad looks different.
12 February 2026
NewsConstitution Hill hasn't completed a race in 284 days. The data on horses returning from long layoffs in Champion Hurdles makes sobering reading.
10 February 2026
NewsTutti Quanti's 15-length win carrying 12st makes history. We dig into the data on top-weight winners and their Cheltenham Festival chances.
9 February 2026
NewsWilful steps up to Grade 2 company in Saturday's Kingwell Hurdle. Our SmartForm data reveals his rapid rise and whether his rating can cut it at Cheltenham.
9 February 2026