Cheltenham Festival countdown: Five feelgood stories that could lift horse racing

Cheltenham Festival countdown: Five feelgood stories that could lift horse racing

Goshen: 10 lengths clear when falling at the last in the Triumph Hurdle last year. Does compensation await in the Champion Hurdle tomorrow week? Photo: Healy Racing.

After a traumatic week for racing in general and Gordon Elliott in particular, it’s easy to forget that the greatest week in the sport’s calendar is just around the corner. 

In keeping with these strange times, the 2021 Cheltenham Festival will be a very different spectacle than usual, devoid of fans, owners, and the famous roar.

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