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Cheltenham jumps into action after fixing its troublesome hole

The Guardian UK Monday 19 October 2026, 16:41 UTC By Greg Wood 1 min read
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The home of National Hunt racing has undergone extensive work on its drainage system in preparation for new seasonThere is little chance to catch your breath as the racing seasons turn, and just six days on from an exhilarating Champions Day at Ascot, Cheltenham will open its gates on Friday for the first card of the 2026-27 campaign. Racing will return to the spiritual home of National Hunt racing after an abrupt curtailment to Cheltenham’s latest season, to allow for extensive work on the...

The home of National Hunt racing has undergone extensive work on its drainage system in preparation for new season

There is little chance to catch your breath as the racing seasons turn, and just six days on from an exhilarating Champions Day at Ascot, Cheltenham will open its gates on Friday for the first card of the 2026-27 campaign.

Racing will return to the spiritual home of National Hunt racing after an abrupt curtailment to Cheltenham’s latest season, to allow for extensive work on the track’s drainage system following the discovery of a significant hole in the racing surface on Trials day in late January.

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