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Heart Wood Wins the Ryanair Chase: De Bromhead's Quiet Cheltenham Dominance

Heart Wood won the 2026 Ryanair Chase after finishing 2nd beaten 9 lengths last year. Henry de Bromhead now has three Ryanair winners since 2018 — and a Cheltenham Festival record that deserves more attention.

12 March 2026

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Galopin Des Champs Out: The Gold Cup Has No Obvious Winner

Galopin Des Champs ruled out of the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup leaves a race with no clear star. We ran the numbers on every contender.

8 March 2026

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The Numbers Behind Walsh's Ryanair Hunch: Why the Data Backs a Gold Cup Swerve

Ruby Walsh thinks one of Gaelic Warrior or Fact To File will duck the Gold Cup for the Ryanair. SmartForm data shows why that might be the shrewdest move of the Festival.

12 February 2026