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Racing’s leadership in chaos but dramatic exits will be limited to track at Cheltenham
- The Cheltenham Festival is a key indicator of racing’s health, amid leadership turmoil at the sport’s top body.
- Charles Allen’s short tenure as BHA chair fuels discussions of potential schism and calls for change.
- Festival betting turnover remains a strong focal point, with many top races now in the season’s top lists.
- Attendance has fallen from a record 2022 peak, with last year showing a notable year-on-year drop.
- Cheltenham’s leadership changes include improvements to the customer experience, such as alcohol policy and facilities.
- Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man is highlighted as a potential festival story in the Gold Cup.
- Irish-trained runners continue to dominate, extending a decade-long trend at Cheltenham.
- The New Lion remains Champion Hurdle favorite as British trainers seek revival.
- Cheltenham’s chief executive Lavender has implemented measures to improve the festival experience.
- The festival's broader health signals include turnout numbers and corporate hospitality demand.
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