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First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup
John Francome
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International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation is launched
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Racing authorities’ unbridled enthusiam for publicity stunt a real puzzler
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Olympic cycling champion will partner Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase
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Tipping Point: Cheltenham Festival should not need celebrity gimmicks to market itself
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Jockey often credits former mentor for his ultimate professionalism
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BBC presenter apologises for ‘slip of the tongue’ during Cheltenham coverage
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The 40-year-old will retire from the sport he dominated at the end of the season
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‘Idea of him indulging in something so human and mundane as retirement is hard to process’
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Northern Irishman set to pass the 4,000-winner mark later this week
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