Lossiemouth and Fact To File Raise Eyebrows After Cheltenham Festival Declarations

Michael Verney: Four factors that will decide Ireland’s battle with the British at the Cheltenham Festival

Odds of 1/6 for the Irish to retain the Prestbury Cup for the sixth year in succession may suggest otherwise, but plenty of those at racing’s coalface are convinced the British are finally ready to bite back.

Cheltenham Festival day one declarations released

Declarations have been completed for the opening day of the four at the Cheltenham Festival

Willie Mullins confirms Lossiemouth plan ahead of Cheltenham Festival

Lossiemouth will line up in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday

Lossiemouth and Fact To File raise eyebrows after Cheltenham Festival declarations

The famous mare will challenge for the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday in a stacked field

Willie Mullins confirms Lossiemouth race at Cheltenham Festival as plan emerges

Lossiemouth is set to be in action at the Cheltenham Festival next week and her target has been confirmed by Willie Mullins

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