Cheltenham 2020 is finally here! The four-day extravaganza, under threat from the coronavirus epidemic, got the green light only after a crucial government meeting with administrators from leading sports, including the British Horseracing Authority. "We have been very encouraged by the Government's wish for business to continue as usual in this country --including sporting events like the Cheltenham Festival," the track's Ian Renton said last night.
A crowd close to 60,000 will flock to the home of jump racing today - and they can get the meeting off to the perfect start by backing EPATANTE to land the Unibet Champion Hurdle (3.30).
With 17 runners going to post, the race has acquired the reputation of being the most open for years. HEAVEY’
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