Skelton Targets Cheltenham Glory With Record-Breaking 35-Horse Assault
The road to Cheltenham is heating up and one man is arriving with serious firepower.
Dan Skelton is on the brink of something historic. He is closing in on his first National Hunt trainers’ title and before that trophy is even in his hands, he is preparing one of the strongest Cheltenham Festival teams of his career. We are talking about between 30 and 35 runners, the biggest squad he has ever taken to the Festival.
And this is not about numbers alone. Skelton believes every single horse on that list deserves to be there. That confidence matters. Because at the Cheltenham Festival, there is no room for passengers.
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Among the headline acts are The New Lion and Grey Dawning, names that racing fans will be watching very closely. They are part of a team targeting the sport’s most prestigious prizes, including the Champion Hurdle, the Gold Cup, the Champion Chase and the Stayers’ Hurdle. These are not supporting races. These are the crown jewels of jump racing.
Skelton’s horses have been in strong form throughout the autumn and winter. That consistency has built momentum and momentum is everything heading into the spring showpiece at Cheltenham. When a yard is firing on all cylinders at this stage of the season, confidence spreads. Owners believe. Jockeys believe. And the trainer believes.
But Cheltenham is unforgiving. It exposes weakness and rewards preparation. Every runner faces intense pressure, fierce competition and the unique demands of that famous course. So bringing a large team is bold. Bringing a large team filled with genuine contenders is even bolder.
The countdown to Cheltenham Festival 2026 is now very real and all eyes are on that Skelton yard. Stay with us as we track every major contender, every late development and every dramatic turn on the road to racing’s most iconic week.
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