All news on the topic: Festivals

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Cheltenham favourite Burdett Road's target confirmed after new entry made
Burdett Road is at the top of William Hill's JCB Triumph Hurdle market at 7-2. The Royal Ascot winner has flourished over obstacles in James Owen's care and is unbeaten in two starts
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Gold Cup faller Sounds Russian unlikely to return to chasing this season
The star of Ruth Jefferson's small team damaged a knee when brought down in last year's Chletenham Gold Cup and has yet to school since returning to training
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Rachael Blackmore helps owner win both races he sponsored over Christmas
Brian Acheson, whose horses run under the Robcour brand, backed the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown and Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham and landed both prizes
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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Willie Mullins produces two new favourites
Ballyburn and Grangeclare West head the market for their Cheltenham Festival targets but seven-time Grade 1 winner Klassical Dream is injured
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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Bookmaker becomes first to offer ‘non-runner no bet’
William Hill will refund stakes on any Cheltenham Fesitval selection which does not run at the meeting in March on bets placed from New Year’s Day
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French racing star hailed “another Kauto Star’ after trouncing Brits at Kempton
Il Est Francais, trained in France, made a stunning British debut when he made all the running to win the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase by 11 lengths
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Mirror's 2023 quiz of the year - test your knowledge of the last 12 months
From the Royal Family to global news, showbiz and sport, how much did you take in over the last year? Try your hand at the Mirror's 2023 quiz to find out
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'I visited some of the world's oldest Christmas markets - it was magical'
For Jenna Campbell, a visit to a European city that plays host to some of the world's oldest Christmas markets was an absolutely magical experience - and recommends everyone visit at least once
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Council approves licence for strip club after every Cheltenham race meeting
Cheltenham Borough Council granted permission for a sexual entertainment venue in the centre of the town, which will host the Cheltenham Festival in March
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Allaho new King George favourite after Willie Mullins targets £250,000 highlight
The two-time winner of the Ryanair Chase will bid to become his trainer’s third winner of the showpiece race of Kempton’s two-day festival
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Willie Mullins pulls off feat by producing horse to win after 1,372-day absence
Elixir D’ainay had not run since falling at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival but won a hurdle race at Punchestown on his first start for nearly four years
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Clara Amfo quits BBC Radio show after two years as her replacement is announced
Clara Amfo, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 with Aljaz Skorjanec, issued a statement as it was announced that Jack Saunders - who presents the station’s Future Artists and The Official Chart shows - will be taking on her role
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Flat champion Oisin Murphy to make debut over jumps at Wincanton
Three-time champion Flat jockey Oisin Murphy will ride in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton on Thursday fulfilling a long cherished ambition
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Gavin Sheehan pulls off daring ride to win Coral Gold Cup at Newbury
The full result of the Coral Gold Cup was: 1 Datsalrightgino (16-1), 2 Mahler Mission (15-2), 3 Monbeg Genius (13-2), 4 Eldorado Allen (18-1). Complete Unknown was sent off the 4-1 favourite after strong support
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Ashley Dale: Defendants' mums rowed in heated exchange during murder trial
James Witham was imprisoned for life with a minimum term of 43 years, and driver Joseph Peers was told he must serve at least 41 years following the murder of Ashley Dale
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Jonbon the star of the show for JP McManus in big race double at Cheltenham
Brilliant two-mile chaser leads his rivals a merry dance in the Shloer Chase on the final day of the November Meeting at the home of jump racing
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Glastonbury tickets guide for 2024 - timings, prices and best tips and tricks
Glastonbury tickets are going on sale again today, and millions of people will be trying to get their hands on them - but what's the best plan of action to be successful?
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Value Scope: Each-way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV
Easy As That is fancied to go well at big odds in the Paddy Power Gold Cup while Chambard is the pick in the amateur riders' race at Cheltenham
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Ferguson explains how he got hooked on horse racing during Man Utd tenure
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he is now involved in 32 racehorses including Spirit Dancer who runs in Bahrain on Friday
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Woman's boyfriend 'was once friends with man who arranged her murder'
Ashley Dale, a 28-year-old council worker, was shot in the abdomen with a Skorpion sub-machine gun on August 21 last year in her Leinster Road home
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Sir AP McCoy promises support for stricken jockey “for as long as it takes”
In his role as president of the Injured Jockeys Fund, legendary jockey Sir AP McCoy spoke of the devastation over the extent of Graham Lee’s injuries
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Laughing gas ban 'isn't enough' says mum of teen who nearly died taking it
Cathy Mccann's son Alex Littler, now 17, was rushed to hospital last year complaining his chest felt like 'popping bubble wrap' after taking laughing gas at Manchester's Parklife
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Willie Mullins favourite beaten as Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cup
Vauban faded to finish 14th, as ex-British runner Without A Fight gave jockey Mark Zahra back-to-back success in Australia’s historic staying race.
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Glastonbury line-up rumours spread as bookies say US star is tipped to headline
Glastonbury Festival could see a massive US rock star take to the Pyramid Stage next summer as bookies slash odds on Bruce Springsteen to return to the world-famous event
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De Bromhead has 194-1 birthday double but National hero Corach Rambler flops
Rachael Blackmore started the day by riding a 14-1 winner for the trainer, who doubled up with Whacker Clan. But Lucinda Russell's Grand National hero Corach Rambler could not continue his successful record at Kelso