Irish riders could be forgiven for thinking that the Brits are on their case when the Festival starts on Tuesday
A modern-day Cheltenham Festival involves 28 races and about 400 horses, supports a significant cottage industry of preview nights in the months beforehand and is the only thing on the mind of most racing fans once the Christmas decorations are packed away, if not before.
With so much to consider, it is fair to say no one has seen much need for something new and divisive to argue and fret about in the run-up to the biggest meeting of the year.
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