The much-anticipated 2026 Cheltenham Festival is here, and the excitement of the races is about to kick off. Attendees, including punters, celebrities, and royalty, are gathering for the first 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 lined up for the coming week.
Today’s highlight is the Champion Hurdle, featuring top contenders like The New Lion, Lossiemouth, and Brighterdaysahead. Stay updated with all the runners and riders at every race of the festival and get expert tips from Mirror Sport to enhance your experience.
Don’t miss out on any action from this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Follow along closely to catch every thrilling moment.
Results from Cheltenham Festival Day One:
1.40 – Supreme Novices Chase
1. Old Park Star (Nicky Henderson) – 15/8F
2. Sober Glory (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) – 9/2
3. Mydaddypaddy (Dan Skelton) – 6/1
2.00 – Arkle Chase
1. Kargese (Willie Mullins) – 11/4
2. Kopek Des Bordes (Willie Mullins) – 13/8
3. Lulamba (Nicky Henderson) – 5/4F
2.40 – Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
1. Saratoga (Padraig Roche) – 9/1
2. Winston Junior (Faye Bramley) – 13/2
3. Klycot (Richard J Bandey) – 40/1
3.20 – Handicap Chase
1. Johnnywho (Jonjo O’Neill) – 16/1
2. Jagwar (Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero) – 3/1F
3. Quebecois (Paul Nicholls) – 9/1
4.00 – Champion Hurdle
1. Lossiemouth (Willie Mullins) – 13/8F
2. Brighterdaysahead (Gordon Elliott) – 9/2
3. The New Lion (Dan Skelton) – 11/4
4.40 – Plate Handicap Chase
1. Madara (Dan Skelton) – 4/1F
2. Will The Wise (Gavin Cromwell) – 10/1
3. Moon D’Orange (John McConnel) – 50/1
5.20 – National Hunt Novices’ Chase
1. Holloway Queen (Nicky Henderson) – 12/1
2. King Of Answers (Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore) – 22/1
3. One Big Bang (James Owen) – 11/1
Get ready for more thrilling races and stay up-to-date with the latest news and results from the Cheltenham Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the excitement and competitiveness of the races.