Cheltenham
Americannoun
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a city in northern Gloucestershire, in western England: a spa town and resort, host to many national and international festivals.
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a town in southeastern Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
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Printing. a style of type.
noun
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a town in W England, in central Gloucestershire: famous for its schools, racecourse, and saline springs (discovered in 1716). Pop: 98 875 (2001)
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a style of type
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The 2026 Cheltenham Festival was the year of the outsider, with the average starting price of every winner at the meeting the highest it has been in the past 10 years at 14-1.
From BBC
Four horses have died at this year's Cheltenham Festival – two on the final day.
From BBC
Envoi Allen, which finished ninth in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase, collapsed just after the race.
From BBC
Following the death of Envoi Allen, a spokesperson for Cheltenham Racecourse said the horse was "immediately attended to by a team of veterinary experts but sadly passed away".
From BBC
According to the League Against Cruel Sports charity, the deaths bring the total at Cheltenham Festival to 82 horses since 2000.
From BBC
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