'I often find that everything is forgotten if you get a winner at Cheltenham'

We want the coverage to be about the great stories and the great achievements of the horses. It is the shop window for our sport, it's an opportunity for us to really shine and tell the positive stories that are linked to our sport
BHA chief executive Julie Harrington voices her hope that, once the festival begins, coverage will centre around equine success following a troubled few weeks for the sport

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It would be fantastic to have one last time with my main man at Cheltenham. Hopefully if things go to plan in the yard I'll be able to get over after Henry and his team asked me if I'd like to lead him up – it's something I've obviously jumped at the chance to do
Groom Seainin Mahon, who looked after Envoi Allen at Gordon Elliott's Cullentra base, is relishing the prospect of leading up the superstar at Cheltenham after his move to trainer Henry de Bromhead

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He's got the five entries, but I couldn't tell you what discipline he is going to run in, let alone which race
Emmet Mullins keeps punters guessing about which race The Shunter, who is eligible for a £100,000 bonus after his win at Kelso, will go for at Cheltenham

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The Shunter (near side): in line for a £100,000 bonus if successful at the festivalCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

The only problem is that Paul Nicholls hasn’t ever won 'the Potato Race' and it's been very unlucky for him. But he thinks this year he might be able to change that
Owner Andy Stewart believes Barbados Buck's could provide Nicholls with a first win in the Albert Bartlett

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He hasn’t got the high-profile class of Denman and Kauto Star, who were exceptional, but he’s definitely a See More Business in that he’s tough, has class and gives his running
Nicholls, speaking on a Betfair Cheltenham preview in partnership with the Racing Post, thinks Frodon has a great each-way chance in the Gold Cup

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That [Mares' Hurdle] was like the Europa League last year, this is the Champions League this time. This is the real deal. I'm excited. A little bit nervous, I guess, but more excited than anything else
Kenny Alexander draws a fine football comparison when discussing Honeysuckle's bid for Champion Hurdle glory

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Honeysuckle: the unbeaten mare is favourite for the Champion HurdleCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

A Cheltenham winner changes everything. I often find that everything is forgotten if you get a winner at Cheltenham, so fingers crossed we can get one
Robbie Power hopes a successful Cheltenham can put a shine on an underwhelming season for him and team Tizzard

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It wasn't an instant decision on my part but it's not every day you get to ride a horse that, on paper, should go away and win. It's a bit of a risk to take but hopefully it will pay off
Felix de Giles on the quarantine considerations he made before deciding to take the ride on hot Cross Country favourite Easysland

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The Irish have looked very good, but I certainly wouldn't swap him for anything and am very happy with my lad
Alan King relishes the prospect of running Tritonic in the JCB Triumph Hurdle after watching his impressive win at Kempton

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Tritonic: has his trainer Alan King in confident mood after recent Kempton rompCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

I was hoping we'd see what we saw because my head was on the chopping block for this ridiculous idea if it didn't work. It did go well and I thought his jumping at that pace was exceptional
A relieved Nicky Henderson expresses his delight days after leading Gold Cup contender Champ's excellent comeback in the Game Spirit at Newbury

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He's rated the equivalent of 150 in France but that seemed a little high judged on my reading of his form so he's in on 146 in the County. That was difficult because you've never seen him run
BHA hurdles handicapper Andrew Mealor discusses the mark allotted to Zurekin, one of two horses he singled out as difficult to assess

Of course you would feel a bit [of extra pressure], but you’re just trying to do it as best you can and get them there as best you can
Henry de Bromhead speaks about the challenges of three leading festival contenders for Cheveley Park – Envoi Allen, Quilixios and Ballyadam – joining the stable shortly before Cheltenham

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It is quite a shock for the horses. It's not going to be an advantage moving so close to Cheltenham, that's for sure
Paul Nicholls sounds a note of caution when discussing the impact of horses moving shortly before the big meeting

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