The Cheltenham Pageant 2026 returned on Tuesday, and Specific Sport introduced you all the most recent updates, together with prime suggestions and one of the best odds for day one
Paul Townend with Lossiemouth after the Champions Hurdle (Picture: Getty)
Lossiemouth swept apart all rivals to say an excellent victory within the Unibet Champion Hurdle on day one of many 2026 Cheltenham Pageant. The 7-5 favorite by no means appeared in any form of bother forward of a six-and-a-half-length defeat of Brighterdaysahead as The New Lion got here house in third.
Alexei ran an enormous race in fourth, simply forward of gallant defending champion Golden Ace. Successful coach Willie Mullins instructed ITV: “She’s a star mare. To return again 4 years in a row, not to mention win, that’s unbelievable. Once I put her cheek items on her, I believed, wow, that is the outdated Lossiemouth.”
Elsewhere on day one, Outdated Park Star gained the opening race of The Pageant, Kargese got here out on prime within the Singer Arkle Problem Trophy Novices’ Chase and Saratoga gained the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.
Johnnywho claimed the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase; Madara, who gained the Solar Racing Plate Handicap Chase; and Holloway Queen gained the ultimate race of the day. Relive all of the motion because it occurred beneath.
That’s every part from us right now. Thanks for becoming a member of us on day one in every of The Pageant. We’ll be persevering with our reside protection right here on Women Day tomorrow, taking in all of the races on the cardboard. See you tomorrow.
13:20 The Turners Novices’ Hurdle 2m 5f
14:00 The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase 3m 1f
14:40 The BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle 2m 5f
15:20 The Glenfarclas Cross Nation Handicap Steeple Chase 3m 51/2f
16:00 The BetMGM Queen Mom Champion Chase 2m
16:40 The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Problem Cup 2m
17:20 The Weatherbys Champion Bumper 2m 1/2f
1 month in the past17:37 Connor O’Neill
Nationwide Hunt Steeple Chase Problem Cup full consequence
1. Holloway Queen 12/1
2. King Of Solutions 22/1
3. One Massive Bang 11/1
4. Union Station 28/1
1 month in the past17:36 Connor O’Neill
One other winner for Nicky Henderson
One other winner for Nicky Henderson as Holloway Queen wins the Nationwide Hunt Steeple Chase Problem Cup.
1 month in the past17:11 Connor O’Neill
Nationwide Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase runners
1 Wade Out (IRE) Sean Bowen
2 Pic Roc (IRE) Ben Jones
3 King Of Solutions (IRE) Derek Fox
4 One Massive Bang (IRE) Alex Chadwick
5 Kurasso Blue (FR) Jack Kennedy
6 Will Do (IRE) Danny Gilligan
7 Guard The Moon Sam Twiston-Davies
8 Grand Geste (IRE) Danny McMenamin
9 Backmersackme (IRE) Donagh Meyler
10 Holloway Queen (IRE) James Bowen
11 Iceberg Principle (IRE) Conor Stone-Walsh
12 Newton Twister (FR) Sean Flanagan
13 First Confession (IRE) Brendan Powell
14 Union Station (IRE) Keith Donoghue
15 Strolling On Air (IRE) Harry Cobden
16 Silver Thorn Jonathan Burke
17 Holokea (IRE) Shane Fenelon
1 month in the past17:06 Connor O’Neill
Another race
Another race to go on day one in every of Cheltenham 2026 – and that race is the Nationwide Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase. 5.20pm it will get underway.
1 month in the past17:00 Connor O’Neill
Harry Skelton response
Successful jockey Harry Skelton has simply instructed ITV: “This horse has been good. He missed autumn on account of damage, however has prepped effectively.
“It was his race to lose, he put his head down and galloped effectively. You aren’t getting higher than this, I really feel privileged to be a part of this. One on the board, I would not thoughts a number of extra now!”
1. Madara 3/1
2. Will The Clever 10/1
3. Moon D’Orange 25/1
4. Downmexicoway 9/1
5. Zurich 10/1
1 month in the past16:49 Connor O’Neill
Madara wins Racing Plate
Group Skelton have their first Cheltenham 2026 win as Madara takes The Solar Racing Plate.
1 month in the past16:28 Connor O’Neill
Solar Racing Plate Handicap Chase full card
1 Dee Capo (FR) Danny Gilligan
2 Down Reminiscence Lane (IRE) Jack Kennedy
3 No Questions Requested (IRE) Ben Jones
4 Jungle Boogie (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
5 Boombawn (IRE) Tristan Durrell
6 Downmexicoway (IRE) Darragh O’Keeffe
7 O’Moore Park (IRE) Sean O’Keeffe
8 Guard Your Desires Sam Twiston-Davies
9 Madara (FR) Harry Skelton
10 Booster Bob (IRE) Sean Bowen
11 Peaky Boy (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
12 Will The Clever (IRE) Keith Donoghue
13 Riskintheground (IRE) Charlie Todd
14 Midnight It Is Sean Flanagan
15 Zurich (FR) Brian Hayes
16 Jipcot (FR) Kielan Woods
17 McLaurey (IRE) Mark Walsh
18 Theatre Native (IRE) Mike O’Connor
19 Western Zephyr (IRE) Shane Fenelon
20 Grandeur D’ame (FR) Tom Bellamy
21 Embittered (IRE) Paddy Hanlon
22 Moon D’orange (FR) Callum Pritchard
23 Sure Certainly (FR) Freddie Keighley
Successful coach Willie Mullins has simply instructed ITV: “She’s a star mare, to return again 4 years in a row not to mention win, that’s unbelievable. Once I put her cheek items on her I believed, wow, that is the outdated Lossiemouth.”
Whereas Lossiemouth proprietor Wealthy Ricci, additionally instructed ITV: “Unbelievable, magic, nice. It’s arduous to win these races, and he or she all the time tries. All credit score goes to Willie [Mullins] – 10 days in the past, he stated he needed to attempt her with cheek items, and it labored.
“She loves this place, lengthy might it final. The reception she received was nice, it’s nice for the game. I might like to win the Gold Cup, hopefully we will do the double on Friday.”
1 month in the past16:15 Connor O’Neill
Full Champion Hurdle consequence
1. Lossiemouth 7/5fav
2. Brighterdaysahead 7/2
3. The New Lion 3/1
1 month in the past16:10 Connor O’Neill
Lossiemouth wins Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth wins the Champion Hurdle. What a run that was. She was just too good for the remainder. A brand new Queen of Cheltenham.
1 month in the past15:45 Connor O’Neill
Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase response
The profitable jockey within the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase, Richie McLernon, has simply instructed ITV: “It was powerful however thanks to the NHS in Gloucester for every part. While you’re in a rush to get again to trip horses it makes right now additional particular.
“I’m very fortunate to be concerned with the O’Neill workforce.
“I felt the bottom was just a little fast however it simply unfolded for me. He jumped once I wanted him to and he responded.”
Whereas Johnnywho coach, Jonjo O’Neill, instructed BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further: “It was nice. Did every part proper and Richie [McLernon] gave him an ideal spin.
“Every little thing went based on plan. A win at Cheltenham is what you search for yearly actually – it’s a magical place.”
1 month in the past15:43 Connor O’Neill
Unibet Champion Hurdle full card
1 Alexei (GER) Brendan Powell
2 Anzadam (FR) Mr Patrick Mullins
3 Poniros Danny Mullins
4 The New Lion Harry Skelton
5 Tutti Quanti (FR) Harry Cobden
6 Workahead (IRE) Darragh O’Keeffe
7 Brighterdaysahead (FR) Jack Kennedy
8 Golden Ace Lorcan Williams
9 Lossiemouth (FR) Paul Townend
1 month in the past15:34 Kieran King
FULL RESULT – Ultima Handicap Chase (3.20)
1 – Johnnywho (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) – 18/1
2 – Jagwar (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) – 3/1
3 – Quebecois (Paul Nicholls) – 10/1
4 – Blow Your Wad (Gary & Josh Moore) – 14/1
Wow, that’s gorgeous from Johnnywho, who comes by and WINS the Ultima Handicap Chase at 18/1.
Jagwar (3/1) goes throughout the road in second, whereas Quebecois (10/1) finishes third in a panoramic race.
1 month in the past15:16 Kieran King
Ultima Handicap Chase developing
Now it is the Ultima Handicap Chase for the fourth race of the day on the Cheltenham Pageant.
Mark Walsh is gunning for a second straight win as he leads the favorite Jagwar (5/2) out, whereas Iroko (7/1) and Quebecois (15/2) comply with.
The 22-horse discipline are making their method out to the beginning line and the race is quick approaching…
1 month in the past15:12 Kieran King
Walsh on Saratoga
Mark Walsh has mirrored on his victory on Saratoga within the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, praising the horse for a “good run”.
Walsh, who led punters to a ten/1 win, instructed ITV: “I received an excellent run, an ideal begin and received him helpful. He winged the second final and received it executed very simply.”
1 – Saratoga (Padraig Roche) – 10/1
2 – Winston Junior (Faye Bramley) – 5/1
3 – Klycot (Richard Bandey) – 40/1
Saratoga gained the third race on the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant (Picture: Getty) 1 month in the past14:47 Kieran King
Saratoga fires the profitable shot
Mark Walsh has gained on Saratoga within the Fred Winter Juvenuile Handicap, with the horse crossing the road as a 9/1 winner.
1 month in the past14:38 Kieran King
Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle developing
Mustang Du Breuil is the favorite heading into the Fred Winter Juvenuile Handicap at 2:40pm, with the Nicky Henderson horse stepping into at 7/2. Winston Junior is second favorite at 5/1, whereas Manlaga is at 6/1.
The 22 horses have made their technique to the beginning and the race is about to get underway…
1 month in the past14:30 Kieran King
Hansard dies
Hansard has died after racing within the Arkle Novices’ Chase on day one on the Cheltenham Pageant.
An announcement from Jockey Membership learn: “Whereas operating on the flat Hansard sustained a deadly damage, he (Hansard) was dismounted and attended by a workforce of execs.”
1 month in the past14:14 Kieran King
Mullins on Kargese
Successful jockey Danny Mullins has praised Kargese after she gained the Arkle Novices’ Chase on the Cheltenham Pageant.
“I’ve all the time had a great relationship together with her [Kargese],” Mullins stated. “Everybody was anticipating us to burn off in entrance… I knew I hadn’t burned the petrol early and the ultimate furlong is the place she did her finest work.
“Willie [Mullins] is only a grasp, it’s nice to be a part of that workforce … these [Cheltenham wins] aren’t a given, these are very particular days. I hope for a lot of extra.”
Kargese ridden by Danny Mullins on their technique to profitable the Singer Arkle Novices’ Chase (Picture: PA) 1 month in the past14:07 Kieran King
FULL RESULT – Arkle Novices’ Chase (2.00)
1) Kargese (Willie Mullins) – 7/1
2) Kopek des Bordes (Willie Mullins) – 11/8
3) Lulamba (Nicky Henderson) – 11/10F
Oh that was a sensational end within the Arkle and it is Kargese who has come out on prime at 7/1 forward of the favorite Lulamba and Kopek des Bordes.
Lulamba stuttered on the ultimate hurdle and it allowed Kargese to storm forward with Kopek des Bordes coming in second.
1 month in the past13:57 Kieran King
Arkle Problem Chase developing
Lulamba is the favorite to win the Arkle Problem Chase (2pm) at 6/5, with Kopek des Bordes coming in as 11/8.
They’re the runaway two favourites to win the second race of the day, with Kargese (7/1) in at third.
The six runners are out and on the point of begin…
1 month in the past13:51 Kieran King
Outdated Park Star an enormous consequence for punters
Outdated Park Star was an enormous consequence for punters, over 30,000 Betfair clients backed the bookies’ Superboost on Nicky Henderson’s favorite to complete within the prime 4 at even cash. A pleasant begin to the competition!
Successful coach Nicky Henderson has mirrored on Outdated Park Star’s win within the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle within the first race of the day on the Cheltenham Pageant.
Henderson instructed ITV: “It received powerful on the market. He needed to be courageous. There is not any higher race to get within the bag.
“England are in entrance!”
Outdated Park Star was the winner within the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Picture: PA) 1 month in the past13:34 Kieran King
FULL RESULT – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.20)
1) Outdated Park Star (Nicky Henderson) – 15/8F
3) Mydaddypaddy (Dan Skelton) – 6/1
4) Baron Noir (Alan King) – 33/1
1 month in the past13:32 Kieran King
De Boinville on Outdated Park Star
Nico de Boinville has delivered his response after delivering a winner on Outdated Park Star within the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
He instructed ITV: Extremely gutsy. A little bit of a bump to Mydaddypaddy, however he is a category horse. Honest play to him.”
“I all the time thought he would keep effectively and eat up the hill, and he did,” De Boinville added. “It is nice. We all the time love a Supreme winner, in order that’s improbable.”
1 month in the past13:28 Kieran King
Outdated Park Star wins
Outdated Park Star is the winner of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle within the first race of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant.
The Nico de Boinville operating horse goes over the road by a size forward of Mydaddypaddy and Sober Glory.
1 month in the past13:21 Kieran King
Right here we go
The 11 runners are grouped initially and we’re able to go.
Eight hurdles of their method on the way in which spherical…
1 month in the past13:17 Kieran King
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle developing
The horses are beginning to come out and making their technique to the beginning line for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Outdated Park Star (2/1) remains to be the favorite with Discuss The Discuss (9/2) simply behind.
We’ve got half an hour to go till the primary race of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant and it is the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle to get us began.
It is Outdated Park Star that continues to be the favorite at 13/7, as per 7bet, with Discuss The Discuss (9/2), Mighty Park (6/1) and Sober Glory (6/1) following behind.
1 month in the past12:42 Kieran King
Journey disruption replace
British Transport Police have issued an replace after a trespasser impacted racegoers heading to the Cheltenham Pageant.
A British Transport Police spokesman stated: “Officers have been known as at round 9:33am right now (10 March) to reviews of a trespasser close to Horton Highway stage crossing.
“A person was situated and detained by officers. He’s presently being assessed by paramedics.”
1 month in the past12:35 Kieran King
Royalty arrives
Royalty is in the home, with Zara Tindall and husband Mike in attendance at Cheltenham Pageant as soon as once more this yr.
Mike and Zara Tindall on day one of many 2026 Cheltenham Pageant (Picture: PA)
The price of Guinness on the Cheltenham Pageant has been decreased following complaints from racegoers. A pint of the darkish stuff is the popular drink for lots of the tens of hundreds who flock to the Cotswolds for the four-day spectacular, which spans St Patrick’s Day.
Final yr, although, the celebrations turned bitter for punters after they found how a lot a pint of the Irish stout would price them an eye-watering £7.80, whereas the alcohol-free different was merely 40p cheaper. Lagers and ales have been scarcely extra inexpensive, with a ‘premium lager’ priced at £7.40 and a Doom Bar matching an ordinary Guinness. Encouragingly, organisers appear to have heeded the grievances, with the worth of an ordinary Guinness falling to a extra palatable £7.50 for the 2026 Pageant.
In the meantime, a non-alcoholic Guinness shall be priced barely decrease at £7.30. Premium lager and Doom Bar prices stay unaltered from 2025. In a welcome growth for drinkers, racegoers shall be permitted to booze in entrance of the grandstand alongside the rails for the primary time, that means spectators will not must rush their drinks earlier than viewing the racing.
Learn the total story right here.
1 month in the past12:25 Kieran King
Pickford is in the home
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is right here on the Cheltenham Pageant forward of the motion.
Jordan Pickford attending day one of many 2026 Cheltenham Pageant at Cheltenham Racecourse. Image (Picture: PA) 1 month in the past12:15 Kieran King
Ferguson horse backed
Sir Alex Ferguson’s horse, Maestro Conti, has been singled out as a possible contender this yr by 11-time Cheltenham Pageant-winning coach Dan Skelton. The long-lasting former Manchester United supervisor is aiming to emulate his triumphs from 2024 and 2025, the place he celebrated three victories.
Maestro Conti is about to compete within the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1.20pm on Friday, presently rating because the fourth-favourite behind Practif, Selma De Fluctuate and Minella Examine. Nonetheless, Skelton holds a very constructive outlook for the four-year-old getting into the 25-horse race.
In his forecast, the coach said: “He is one in every of our greatest probabilities of the week. I’ve all the time tried to have a plan and follow it. I used to be delighted with him at Cheltenham on Trials Day in January.”
Learn the total story right here.
Sir Alex Ferguson at Cheltenham (Picture: Getty) 1 month in the past12:00 Aidan McCartney
5:20 – Nationwide Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase (Grade 2, 3m 6f)
Listed below are the most recent prime six to WIN odds for the Nationwide Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase (Grade 2, 3m 6f) at 5:20pm, as supplied by 7bet.
Kurasso Blue – 4/1
Newton Twister – 5/1
Backmersackme – 11/2
Iceberg Principle – 11/2
Wade Out – 9/1
One Massive Bang – 9/1
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1 month in the past11:55 Kieran King
Well-known faces arrive
Georgia Toffolo is among the many well-known faces to reach at Cheltenham Pageant, with Luke Littler additionally in attendance.
Georgia Toffolo on day one of many 2026 Cheltenham Pageant (Picture: PA) 1 month in the past11:50 Kieran King
Pageant followers stranded
Hundreds of punters have been delayed moving into the Cheltenham Pageant for the primary day of the well-known assembly right now – after trespassers on the road stopped trains getting into the city’s railway station.Annoyed followers heading to the primary day of racing have been left stranded as departures board at Cheltenham confirmed trains out and in have been all delayed – with one practice to Cardiff cancelled.One fan attempting to get into the Gloucestershire racecourse bemoaned: “We’ve delayed some time now. We’ve caught however hopefully we’ll get shifting quickly.”We have been instructed there have been trespassers on the monitor.”Police are reportedly monitoring down one of many troublemakers “who had been hiding within the bushes”.Trespassers had blocked all strains of the monitor close to Gloucester with disruption till not less than 12.30 – with first race beginning at 1.20pm.Nationwide Rail advises: “Resulting from trespassers on the railway at Gloucester all strains are blocked.”Practice providers between Bristol Parkway and Worcester Foregate Road through Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa could also be cancelled, delayed or revised.”
Listed below are the most recent prime 5 to WIN odds for the Pageant Plate (Class 1, 2m 4 1/2f) at 4:40pm, as supplied by 7bet.
Madara – 7/2
Mclaurey – 5/1
Down Reminiscence Lane – 15/2
Downmexicoway – 8/1
Zurich – 17/2
BAR – 10/1
1 month in the past08:15 Kieran King
Day one schedule at Cheltenham
1:20 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1, 2m 1/2f)
2:00 – Arkle Problem Chase (Grade 1, 2m)
2:40 – Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3, 2m 1/2f)
3:20 – Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3 handicap, 3m1f)
4:00 – Champion Hurdle (Grade 1, 2m 1/2f)
4:40 – Pageant Plate (Class 1 handicap, 2m 4 1/2f)
5:20 – Nationwide Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase (Grade 2, 3m 6f)
Cheltenham Pageant is again (Picture: Getty) 1 month in the past08:12 Kieran King
Good morning
Hey and welcome to our protection of day one on the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant.
There are seven races to get us going this afternoon, together with the 4pm Champion Hurdle.
Keep tuned for reside updates all through the morning and into the motion on the iconic occasion…
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