The 2026 edition of the Cheltenham Festival is here, bringing together punters, celebrities, and royalty for a week of exciting racing. The festival kicks off with Champion Day, followed by Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday, and Gold Cup Day. Today’s highlight is the Champion Hurdle, featuring top contenders like The New Lion, Lossiemouth, and Brighterdaysahead.
Stay updated with all the festival action as Mirror Sport will provide insights on every race and highlight the standout contenders. Don’t miss a single moment of this year’s Cheltenham Festival!
Results from Cheltenham Festival Day One:
– 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
– Arkle Chase:
1. Kargese (Willie Mullins) – 11/4
2. Kopek Des Bordes (Willie Mullins) – 13/8
3. Lulamba (Nicky Henderson) – 5/4F
– Juvenile Handicap Hurdle:
1. Saratoga (Padraig Roche) – 9/1
2. Winston Junior (Faye Bramley) – 13/2
3. Klycot (Richard J Bandey) – 40/1
– Handicap Chase:
1. Johnnywho (Jonjo O’Neill) – 16/1
2. Jagwar (Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero) – 3/1F
3. Quebecois (Paul Nicholls) – 9/1
– Champion Hurdle:
1. Lossiemouth (Willie Mullins) – 13/8F
2. Brighterdaysahead (Gordon Elliott) – 9/2
3. The New Lion (Dan Skelton) – 11/4
– 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
– 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
Don’t miss the exclusive shop bet offers in the racing paper during the Cheltenham festival days. Stay tuned for expert tips and coverage from March 10 to March 13, 2026, for an unforgettable Cheltenham experience.
As the day’s racing concludes, the Champions League round of 16 matches kick off. Follow the action with odds from Bet365 as Newcastle United faces Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur plays Atletico Madrid, and Atalanta takes on Bayern Munich. Remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the thrill of the races and games.