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Gold Cup 100 – Behind the stable door

Explore all the makings of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in its 100th year as we go behind-the-scenes from Christmas Day to race-day.

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Welcome to Gold Cup 100 - Behind the stable door
Go behind the scenes in the 100th year of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
07 Mar 2024,2 mins
1. Heartache, weather and cancelling Christmas
Exploring the pressures of a successful Cheltenham Gold Cup.
08 Mar 2024,18 mins
2. Six weeks to go, transitions and teams
We catch up with jump racing trainers who are getting things ready at the six-week mark
08 Mar 2024,19 mins
3. Organising the 'Olympics of racing'
Behind the scenes with two weeks to go until the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
08 Mar 2024,19 mins
4. 'Cheltenham or bust'
Exploring the final preparations before the world's media descends on the West Country.
08 Mar 2024,20 mins
5. The Cheltenham roar on race day
Explore behind the scenes at the world famous Cheltenham course.
15 Mar 2024,18 mins
6. It's Gold Cup day
Join thousands braving the weather for the 100th anniversary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
15 Mar 2024,12 mins