Horse racing news: William Hill reveal their worst Cheltenham Festival liabilities 50 days out
With 50 days to go until the Cheltenham Festival, William Hill have revealed their worst liabilities for the greatest four days in racing.
Featuring a mix of household names and returning champions, the leading bookmaker is starting to get a real sense of the horses who will make or break their Festival.
Horse racing news: Rivals renew feud as Galopin bids for history again
Galopin Des Champs and Inothewayurthinkin are the headline acts of the 33 entries for the Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13, a rematch of last year’s big clash.
A further 21 Irish trained horses are entered, with the ‘Emerald Isle’ bidding to make it a tenth victory in 11 years in the race, writes Sports News Blitz horse racing expert Kieran McHugh.
However, there is optimism that Great Britain can reclaim the coveted trophy, despite being outnumbered.
Horse racing news: Galopin Des Champs named Horse of the Season at Timeform Jumps Awards
Galopin Des Champs, a three-time Grade 1 winner in the 24/25 campaign, has been named Horse of the Season at the Timeform Jumps Awards for the second year running.
Elsewhere, British stars The New Lion and Sir Gino beat the Mullins battalion to win the Top Novice Hurdler and Top Novice Chaser awards, respectively.