{"id":787848,"date":"2026-02-25T10:43:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/787848\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:43:22","slug":"national-hunt-legends-celebrate-the-greatest-moments-from-cheltenham-and-aintree-special-edition-on-sale-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/787848\/","title":{"rendered":"National Hunt Legends: Celebrate the Greatest Moments from Cheltenham and Aintree \u2013 Special Edition On Sale Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Relive the unforgettable history of Cheltenham and Aintree Racecourses \u2013 from legendary horses and jockeys to iconic races and trainers. Don\u2019t miss your chance to own the ultimate collector\u2019s edition: National Hunt Legends<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_GettyImages-10086964-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cheltenham and Aintree Racecourses stand as two of sport\u2019s greatest amphitheatres, their hallowed turf the stage for nearly two centuries of racing drama. From the thunder of hooves in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to the heart-stopping spectacle of the Grand National at Aintree, these venues have witnessed the rise of the National Hunt legends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Buy your copy <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk\/national-hunt-legends-5630-p.asp?utm_source=nativearticle&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=nationalhuntlegends\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">online <\/a>or at participating retailers (from March 4, 2026) for just \u00a33.50 \/ \u20ac3.50 across the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Some of the most iconic racehorses\u2014Arkle, Red Rum, Istabraq\u2014have etched their names into the history books at these courses. Legendary jockeys like Sir AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh, and trailblazer Rachael Blackmore\u2014the first female rider to win both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National\u2014have inspired generations. Behind the scenes, master trainers such as <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Willie-Mullins\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Willie Mullins<\/a>, Fred Rimell, Ginger McCain, Jenny Pitman, and Michael Dickinson have masterminded unforgettable victories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Grand National remains the jewel in the crown\u2014not just of Aintree, but of racing itself. Names like Golden Miller, Manifesto, Tiger Roll, and the incomparable triple winner \u2018Rummy\u2019 (Red Rum) resonate far beyond the confines of the National Hunt <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">world<\/a>. With around \u00a3150 million wagered and an estimated 800 million viewers across 170 countries, it\u2019s a race that captures the imagination like no other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At Cheltenham, 28 races unfold across four thrilling days each March, culminating in the four \u2018championship\u2019 contests: the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Stayers\u2019 Hurdle, and the pinnacle\u2014the Cheltenham Gold Cup. These are among 14 Grade One races that have seen the greatest horses and riders in history battle for glory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In our special edition &#8211; National Hunt Legends &#8211; we take a closer look at the unforgettable winners, the epic races, and the extraordinary stories that have made Cheltenham and Aintree so magical. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong racing fan or new to the sport, this is your chance to own a piece of history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss out &#8211; pick up your copy of National Hunt Legends today, available <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk\/national-hunt-legends-5630-p.asp?utm_source=nativearticle&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=nationalhuntlegends\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">online <\/a>and at participating retailers across the UK and Ireland from the 4th of March, 2026. Relive the drama, the triumphs, and the legends that define National Hunt racing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Relive the unforgettable history of Cheltenham and Aintree Racecourses \u2013 from legendary horses and jockeys to iconic races&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":787849,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4107],"tags":[1959,933,213566,17232,229338,287,288,229337,29306,229336,57410,1071,519,26690,79,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-787848","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-racing","8":"tag-aintree","9":"tag-animals","10":"tag-cheltenham-gold-cup","11":"tag-cheltenham-racecourse","12":"tag-ginger-mccain","13":"tag-grand-national","14":"tag-horse-racing","15":"tag-jenny-pitman","16":"tag-jewellery","17":"tag-michael-dickinson","18":"tag-queen-elizabeth-the-queen-mother","19":"tag-racing","20":"tag-royal-family","21":"tag-ruby-walsh","22":"tag-sports","23":"tag-uk","24":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116130860920257778","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=787848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/787848\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/787849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=787848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=787848"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=787848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}