Cheltenham News

1. Cheltenham will need a new school with homes plan - claim - This is Gloucestershire -

   Cheltenham will need a new school with homes plan - claim This is Gloucestershire A NEW secondary school will be needed in Cheltenham if plans to build thousands of new homes go ahead, education chiefs have been warned. Proposals mapped out under the Joint Core Strategy could lead to the arrival of up to 40500 new homes in the area ... and more »

2. Paul Nicholls selects Ruby Walsh to ride Zarkandar at Newbury - The Guardian -

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   Paul Nicholls selects Ruby Walsh to ride Zarkandar at Newbury The Guardian Whether any horses will get the chance to compete at Newbury this weekend is still open to doubt, however, as the richest British card before the Cheltenham Festival meeting in March could still succumb to the weather if temperatures drop significantly ... Ruby Walsh benefits from big freeze to claim plum ride on Zarkandar at Newbury ...Telegraph.co.uk Walsh given Betfair reprieveThe Press Association Ruby Walsh's joy at 'get out of jail free card' as ban is deferredBBC Sport Racing Post -Setanta Sports Ireland all 51 news articles »

3. Dream still in Hennessy frame - The Press Association -

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   Dream still in Hennessy frame The Press Association The nine-year-old has not been seen in competitive action since going down fighting in last season's RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, but Gordon Elliott's stable star is now ready for a racecourse return. The County Meath handler still harbours ... Dream in Hennessy frameSkySports all 6 news articles »

4. Europe Sizing up Cheltenham defence - The Independent -

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   Europe Sizing up Cheltenham defence The Independent For the second Sunday in succession, it would seem that events in Ireland ticked another box in the "Cheltenham bankers" column. Seven days after Hurricane Fly showed that his grip on his two-mile hurdles crown is not for prising, Sizing Europe ... Sizing Europe's Punchestown success enhances Cheltenham claimsThe Guardian Sizing Europe even-money favourite for Queen Mother Champion ChaseMirror.co.uk Sizing Europe advertises his Champion Chase credentials by slamming Big Zeb at ...Telegraph.co.uk Herald.ie -The Press Association -Irish Times all 122 news articles »

5. Cheltenham dogs work up a thirst - Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader -

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   Cheltenham dogs work up a thirst Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader Water supply to the new drinking fountain at Derring Lane Reserve park in Cheltenham hasn't been turned on, which means Cosmo and his owner, Sue Davis, are still waiting to quench their thirst. PIC: CHRIS EASTMAN N31MS703 CHELTENHAM residents are ...

6. Longsdon Festival plans take shape - The Press Association -

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   Longsdon Festival plans take shape The Press Association Charlie Longsdon plans to give Hazy Tom one more run at Ascot later this month before aiming him towards one of the major novice hurdle prizes at the Cheltenham Festival. Following victories in September, October and November, Hazy Tom lost his ... Ascot date for TomSkySports all 7 news articles »

7. Turner eyes Cheltenham ride - This is Nottingham -

   Turner eyes Cheltenham ride This is Nottingham Racing: Nina Carberry believes Notts flat race jockey Hayley Turner would have no problems riding at Cheltenham following reports she is hoping to pick up a mount in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Festival in March. Carberry has become a fixture ...

8. Paul Nicholls rates What A Friend a good bet at Newbury on Saturday - The Guardian -

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   Paul Nicholls rates What A Friend a good bet at Newbury on Saturday The Guardian He was beaten a head in it last year with a 10lb penalty by Noland, and then ran an absolutely corking race in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, only just failing to beat Kauto Star on the run-in, finishing fourth. The idea this year was to train him for two ... Long Run fails to scare off rivalsThe Press Association Nicholls trio could test RunSkySports all 16 news articles »

9. Whisky set to head to Cheltenham - The Press Association -

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   Whisky set to head to Cheltenham The Press Association Owner Dai Walters believes Oscar Whisky could head straight for a mouth-watering clash with Bug Buck's in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Walters, the owner of Ffos Las racecourse, had hoped to see his star performer defend his ... Direct route for WhiskySkySports Walters reveals Oscar Whisky thinkingSetanta Sports Ireland Whisky's Welsh show will decide his big Festival targetWalesOnline (blog) Irish Examiner -Liverpool Echo -The Independent all 71 news articles »

10. Cheltenham Town: Duff says team can be champions - This is Gloucestershire -

    Cheltenham Town: Duff says team can be champions This is Gloucestershire ONE of the heroes of Cheltenham Town's last promotion success has backed the class of 2011/12 to go all the way and win the League Two title this season. Defender Shane Duff was one of the key members of the team that earned a place in League One by ... and more »