CHELTENHAM fans have been left divided by ITV’s incorporation of influencers in their coverage of this year’s Festival. The likes of GK Barry and Calfreezy have been added to the broadcaster’s stable of pundits, with Chris Hughes dropped. AdvertisementSome fans have been frustrated by the use of racing novices on live TV coverage. A video of Lossiemouth winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy on Monday gathered 55,800 views on the ITV Racing X account. Where is @chrishughes_22?”AdvertisementCheltenham Festival: CLAIM £100s IN FREE BETSUnbeatable horse racing breaks RACING fans are in for a bumper year.

Source: The Times March 12, 2026 14:05 UTC