Rookie or Race-goer: Your unofficial guide to the Cheltenham Festival

Ahead of the Greatest Show on Turf, BOYLE Sports is bringing you the ultimate all-singing, all-galloping preview for Cheltenham Festival, live in Dublin.

From tips and predictions to untold anecdotes and assessing the form, the star-studded panel from across racing and football will bring you up to speed on everything you need to know, whether you fancy yourself as a racing expert or just want to impress your mates in the WhatsApp group.

If you need to brush up on your knowledge ahead of the festival, or you’re being turned to for tips for the big week, hear from host Hugh Cahill, joined by footballing legend (and race horse owner), Niall Quinn, horse trainer Shark Hanlon and retired National Hunt jockey Robbie Power.

Held at Shelbourne Park at 4pm on Saturday, February 28, tickets are just €5, with all proceeds going to The Injured Jockeys Fund charity, so you can support a good cause while getting that all-important insight for the big week. 

The preview show is your unofficial kick-off to Cheltenham - which runs from March 10 to 13 - with the panel discussing everything from the format of the festival, to that all-important battle between Ireland and Britain in The Prestbury Cup (it’s no win since 2015 for Britain…), and how the weather could impact your betting. 

With footballing legend Niall Quinn on board, the panel will also discuss that well-trodden football-racing crossover, and what both sports can learn from each other.

You’ll leave with a juicy story or two from our legendary panel, with some tips up your sleeve and ready to tackle Cheltenham Festival as a viewer or punter, and there is only one destination for all your betting needs - BOYLE Sports. 

If you sign up before the biggest show on turf gets underway, you can take advantage of BOYLE Sports' exclusive Bet 10 Get 50 in Free Bets offer.

On top of that, BOYLE Sports is offering Money Back as a free bet if your horse loses in the opening race every single day during the Cheltenham Festival*.

The BOYLE Sports app also has Smart Cards for Cheltenham to help you choose the right horse. The app takes into consideration their most recent form, allowing you to place an educated, well-thought-out bet. 

Make sure to download the BOYLE Sports app to access their unique Smart Cards for Cheltenham and their Bet 10 Get 50 offer. 

Tickets for the Cheltenham preview event at Shelbourne Park can be purchased here. 

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