The much-anticipated 2026 edition of the Cheltenham Festival is here, with the excitement of racing about to kick off. A mix of punters, celebrities, and royalty have gathered for the opening day’s events.
Over the next four days, racing enthusiasts can look forward to Champion Day, Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday, and Gold Cup Day, all packed with thrilling races.
The highlight of the day is the Champion Hurdle, featuring top contenders like The New Lion, Lossiemouth, and Brighterdaysahead. For comprehensive coverage and expert insights, rely on Mirror Sport for updates on every race and tips on key contenders.
Stay tuned to catch every moment of this year’s Cheltenham Festival and don’t miss out on the excitement. Today’s race results include:
– Supreme Novices Chase: 1. Old Park Star, 2. Sober Glory, 3. Mydaddypaddy
– Arkle Chase: 1. Kargese, 2. Kopek Des Bordes, 3. Lulamba
– Juvenile Handicap Hurdle: 1. Saratoga, 2. Winston Junior, 3. Klycot
– Handicap Chase: 1. Johnnywho, 2. Jagwar, 3. Quebecois
– Champion Hurdle: 1. Lossiemouth, 2. Brighterdaysahead, 3. The New Lion
– Plate Handicap Chase: 1. Madara, 2. Will The Wise, 3. Moon D’Orange
– National Hunt Novices’ Chase: 1. Holloway Queen, 2. King Of Answers, 3. One Big Bang
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