Preparations are well underway for the annual Ladbrokes Cheltenham preview night taking place at the Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford on Thursday March 1st. One of the highlights of the social calendar in the south east, this year’s panel is set to be as big as ever with racing luminaries Davy Russell, John Francome, Bryan Cooper, Jessica Harrington, Ted Walsh, Dan Skelton, David Casey, Jim McGrath, Tony Mullins and Nichola McGeady already confirmed. Manning the mic as always will be RTÉ’s and Ardmore man Brian Gleeson.

The night will also feature a VIP draw with every entry ticket. Tickets can be purchased from the Woodlands Hotel (051 392700), Liam Gleeson (087 6256055) or Sean Carey (087 2576703) with all proceeds going to St Declan’s Vincent de Paul and Waterford Hospice.