All 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival reviewed | True To Form w/ Ash Symonds | Racing TV

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Ash Symonds reviews every single race from the 2026 Cheltenham Festival and reveals an each-way trixie for 2027.

The episode is a comprehensive race-by-race review of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival hosted by Ash Symonds. It begins with general thoughts on the festival's improved atmosphere and customer experience. The host then systematically reviews each race across the four days, starting with day one's Supreme Novices' Hurdle won by Old Park Star. He analyzes the Arkle Chase, discussing whether Capodanno would have beaten Cargis without a mistake. The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle review highlights Winston Junior as an eye-catcher. Day two coverage includes the Turners Novices' Chase won by King Rascal Grey and discussion of handicap mark concerns. The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase analysis questions the strength of the form behind winner Kitsball. Day three reviews the Mares' Novices' Hurdle winner White Noise and the impressive Jack Richards Handicap Chase performance by Meet By The Sea. The host discusses the tricky placement of Dan Skelton horses like Cabrador Matan. Day four covers the Triumph Hurdle won by Apollon De Charny and the County Hurdle where Wilfred impressed. The Mares' Chase review praises Dino Blue's performance, while the Albert Bartlett analysis highlights Johnny's Jury's win. The Gold Cup discussion focuses on Gaelic Warrior's dominant win and the sad loss of Envoi Allen. The episode concludes with an ante-post betting trixie for the 2027 festival.

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A Cheltenham review that turns eye-catchers and unlucky runs into practical 2027 pointers.

True to Form treats the 2026 Cheltenham Festival as a set of form clues rather than a nostalgia lap, working race by race from the health of the meeting to horses who could shape next season's thinking.

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You want every Cheltenham Festival race revisited, with opinions on each contest and an each-way angle for 2027.

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