Cheltenham Festival starts March 11 with exciting races

The Cheltenham Festival begins on March 11, featuring four days of horse racing. Galopin Des Champs, the defending Gold Cup champion, aims for a third consecutive win, but a new competitor, Inothewayurthinkin, has been added to the race. Lossiemouth has changed her race plans, opting for the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle instead of the Unibet Champion Hurdle. This decision follows her recent fall in the Irish Champion Hurdle and aims to defend her title in the Mares' Hurdle. The festival is expected to attract around 250,000 spectators, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between Irish and British trainers. Live updates, including race previews and odds, will be available throughout the event.