When Does the New Jumps Season Start? 2026/27 National Hunt Season Guide
Find out when the 2026/27 National Hunt season starts, the key fixtures to look out for and the biggest jumps racing meetings on the road to Cheltenham.
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BAR 1 Betting Shortlisted for SBC Marketing Campaign of the Year Award
BAR 1 Betting is proud to announce we’ve been nominated for a prestigious SBC award. The nomination comes in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category. The winners will be annonced t the SBC Awards ceremony at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Find out more about our nominated marketing campaign – ‘Lights. Camera.Cheltenham!’
2026 Cheltenham Festival | Key Stats, Facts & Race Trends | Day 4
Cheltenham Festival 2026 – Day 4 Trends and Key Stats (Friday, March 13) The 2026 Cheltenham Festival begins on Tuesday, March 10 and runs until Friday, March 13. Often dubbed “horse racing’s Olympics,” the four-day…
2026 Cheltenham Festival | Key Stats, Facts & Race Trends | Day 2
Looking for Cheltenham Festival winners? We break down the key stats and trends for every race on Day 2, including the Champion Chase.
The Cheltenham Festival | How It All Began
Discover the rich history of Cheltenham racing, from the first steeplechases in 1834 to legendary Gold Cup winners like Arkle and Galopin Des Champs. Explore Prestbury Park, iconic races, and the four-day March Festival that captivates fans and drives millions for the local economy
2026 Cheltenham Festival Preview Pod Out Now!
A full race-by-race preview of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with analysis, contenders to watch and our best betting angles for the biggest week in jump racing.
BAR 1 Betting Brings Cheltenham to Cork with Live In-Store Preview Tour
BAR 1 Betting is bringing the excitement of the Cheltenham Festival to the Rebel County with a series of live Cheltenham Festival Preview events taking place across County Cork in the lead-up to the 2026 Festival. As…
Cheltenham Trials Day Preview: Key Races, Runners and Festival Clues
Cheltenham Trials Day takes centre stage this Saturday as the road to the Cheltenham Festival gathers pace. Sir Gino lines up in the International Hurdle, and Grey Dawning headlines the Cotswold Chase, the card is packed with Festival clues. Add in strong Irish raiders, key graded contests and valuable handicap action, and Trials Day promises to be one of the most informative afternoons of the National Hunt season.
Listen back to our live Cheltenham Preview here!
On Friday afternoon racing broadcasters Kieran Burke and Alan Marron were live in the Bar One Racing studio for a comprehensive Cheltenham Festival preview. If you didn’t make it down to your nearest Bar One…
Cheltenham Festival Stats & Facts
KEY STATS FOR DAY ONE OF THE 2025 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, by Will Reilly HERE ARE SOME KEY STATS FOR THE RACES ON DAY ONE OF THE 2025 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NB: Click the race title to…