The highly anticipated 2026 Cheltenham Festival is here, and the races are about to commence. Punters, celebrities, and royalty have gathered for the first day’s events.
Over the next four days, attendees can look forward to thrilling races, including Champion Day, 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.
For comprehensive coverage, Mirror Sport has you sorted. Stay tuned for updates on all races, including tips on standout contenders. Don’t miss out on any of the action at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
In the latest race results for 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 forget to grab your FREE shop bet from your favorite racing paper during the Cheltenham festival. Also, stay updated on the ongoing Champions League round of 16 matches with odds from Bet365. Enjoy responsible gambling and the thrilling sporting events ahead.
Key figures like jockey James Bowen and trainer Nicky Henderson shared their insights on the day’s races, highlighting the excitement and challenges faced during the competitions. The festival’s attendance numbers indicate a successful start to the prestigious event.
