Ben Pauling's 2026 Cheltenham Festival contenders

Ben Pauling will be hoping the yard's fantastic season continues at the Cheltenham Festival, spearheaded by The Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup.

Monday 02 March 2026
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Ben Pauling's 2026 Cheltenham Festival contenders

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