Kauto Star's bid to record a record fifth successive victory in the King George VI Chase could still become a reality

Officials at Cheltenham will anxiously monitor temperatures over the next couple of days in the hope of staging the big New Year's Day meeting.

This afternoon’s big National Hunt fixture at Cheltenham has been given the green light following a second inspection at 10am.

This afternoon’s meeting at Cheltenham goes ahead after the track passed a second inspection.

Freezing temperatures have decimated racing’s New Year programme.

Paul Carberry has been taken to hospital for treatment on a punctured lung after falling from Jaamid in the Jewson Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

The famous Irish roar at Cheltenham may be a little less loud than usual this year as cash-strapped punters are forced to keep their hands in their pockets, organisers said today.

CHELTENHAM has long been the gathering place for the elite of the Irish corporate world. But now that closing time has been called on the boom years, the party looks like it’s coming to an end.

This afternoon’s high-profile meeting at Cheltenham has had to be abandoned due to a waterlogged track.

Racegoers will have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of turf legend Arkle at Cheltenham’s April 19 fixture.

Leading Ryanair Chase fancy Racing Demon is to swerve the race and instead take his chance in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Top golfer Laura Davies is just one of those hoping Jolly Boy can land a remarkable fifth straight win in less than three weeks when he contests the Sporting Index Novices’ Handicap Chase at Windsor tomorrow.

The red, blue and white colours of Favourites Racing were in the winner’s enclosure for the fourth time from their last six runners as Crosspeace took the honours in the opening contest on UltimatePoker.com 1000 Guineas Day at Newmarket today.

War Of Attrition heads a field of 19 runners for tomorrow’s Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham.