It is day 4 of the Cheltenham Pageant and Specific Sport brings you all the newest outcomes and updates – in addition to the highest odds and suggestions for the Gold Cup.
Mark Walsh kisses the Gold Cup after profitable on Inothewayurthinkin at Cheltenham 2025. (Picture: Getty)
It is day 4 of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant and it is the one we have all been ready for – it is Gold Cup day. Mark Walsh gained the 2025 Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin after beginning the race at 15-2 odds. The Gelding will put on cheekpieces for the primary time as he units out to defend his title on Friday. The Jukebox Man, Gaelic Warrior, Haiti Couleurs and Jango Baie went into Friday among the many bookmaker’s favourites forward of final yr’s winner.
It has been a dramatic pageant thus far with Declan Queally accusing rival Nico de Boinville of racist abuse, earlier than the pair made amends on Thursday afternoon. Elsewhere, coach Willie Mullins threatened to drag horses out of the pageant after criticising the bottom on the Cheltenham Pageant, with odds-on favorite Truth to File withdrawn from the Ryanair Chase.
2 months in the past17:04 Patrick Austen-Hardy
Wealthy Ricci response to Gold Cup victory
Wealthy Ricci has spoken out after his horse Gaelic Warrior gained the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He mentioned: “I have been making an attempt to win this race for 21 years, it is good, magic. These individuals are so pretty to me,” he mentioned.
“It was an amazing experience by Paul. I have never seen the race, however I’ve heard it was! It has been an amazing week, unimaginable, nice racing, nice winners, a very good race immediately.
“I am happy for the horse. We attempt to purchase Gold Cup winners, however we have by no means managed it earlier than immediately. We have reached the mountain, however I really like the sport, it is stored me concerned all these years, the eagerness of the individuals.
“They take me as they discover me, I am not the simplest man, I am an American, I am loud, obnoxious, this that and the opposite, however the individuals have been good to me and lengthy could it final.”
(Picture: Getty) 2 months in the past16:56 Patrick Austen-Hardy
The winner of the Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase is in
Barton Snow is the winner of the Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase. Ridden by Mr Henry Crow, the 9/2 stormed to victory, pipping 7/2 favorite Its On The Line to victory.
Music Drive 33/1 got here third and Golden Son 16/1 got here fourth.
2 months in the past16:44 Patrick Austen-Hardy
The Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase has started
The Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase has started.
Here’s a reminder of the runners and odds:
1. Barton Snow 9/2
2. Carnfunnock 50/1
3. Chemical Vitality 20/1
4. Con’s Roc 9/1
5. Golden Son 16/1
6. Gracchus De Balme 50/1
7. Its on the Line 7/2
8. King Alex 80/1
9. Kings Jet 80/1
10. Carry Me Up 150/1
11. Linelee King 40/1
12. Music Drive 35/1
13. Panda Boy 4/1
14. Paul Marvel 80/1
15. Pyleigh Court docket 150/1
16. Shearer 30/1
17. Solitary Man 14/1
18. Stattler 16/1
19. Take All 70/1
20. What A Look 150/1
21. Williewonga 100/1
22. Willitgoahead 18/1
23. Wonderwall 6/1
24. Wrappedupinmay Non Runner
2 months in the past14:16 Richard Cusack
County Hurdle lead to full
Cheltenham 2.00
1 Wilful (Jonjo O’Neill Jr.) 14-1
2 Sticktotheplan (S Bowen) 25-1
3 Joyeuse (N de Boinville) 12-1
4 Cracking Rhapsody (Craig Nichol) 50-1
23 ran
Additionally: 4-1 Fav Karbau
Non Runner: 18
2 months in the past14:09 Shane Eire
Wilful wins the County Hurdle!
Wilful runs out a prepared winner of the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle at 14/1.
The seven-year-old travelled strongly earlier than bursting to the entrance to win below Jonjo O’Neill, driving for his father and brother.
1st Wilful (Jonjo O’Neill) 14/1
2nd Sticktotheplan (Sean Bowen) 25/1
third Joyeuse (Nico de Boinville) 12/1
2 months in the past14:00 Shane Eire
County Hurdle time
Karbau and Sinnatra are set to go off as joint 4/1 favourites with 7bet.
Can Willie Mullins get one other Pageant winner? Right here we go…
2 months in the past13:41 Shane Eire
Triumph Hurdle response
Patrick Mullins chatting with ITV after profitable the JCB Triumph Hurdle on 50/1 shot Apolon De Charnie:
He was implausible. Look, he is not very huge however he caught my eye. I do not actually watch the juveniles at residence however he caught my eye. I bought a dream run. I’m very pleased with my father, I’ve by no means seen him doubt himself as a lot as he has this winner.
Apolon De Charnie (R) gained the Triumph Hurdle (Picture: Getty) 2 months in the past13:32 Shane Eire
Apolon De Charnie wins the Triumph Hurdle!
It is yet one more winner for Willie Mullins – this time at 50/1!
The Irish star coach had a 100/1 winner of this race final yr and one other huge value goes in for him.
1st Apolon De Charnie (Mr P W Mullins) 50-1
2nd Maestro Conti (Harry Skelton) 5-1
third Minella Examine (Ryan Mania) 7-1
Our man on the bottom Andy Strains has seen loads of huge names arriving to Cheltenham racecourse by helicopter…
Unsurprisingly, footballing legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp are right here with their vested curiosity. Sir Kenny Dalglish can also be in attendance.
Darts world champion Luke Littler is again for a 3rd day with Mary Berry, actress Celia Imrie and Jeremy Clarkson additionally right here.
Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan on day 4 of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant at Cheltenham Racecourse. (Picture: PA) 2 months in the past12:41 Kieran Horn
Day 4 at Cheltenham is almost right here…
ITV’s protection of day 4 on the Cheltenham Pageant is ready to get underway momentarily.
The primary race of the day, which is the JCB Triumph Hurdle, is ready to get entering into simply 40 minutes with an extra six, together with the Gold Cup, to comply with.
2 months in the past12:27 Richard Cusack
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Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer plans to look at his namesake within the 4:40 Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Chase on day 4 of the Cheltenham Pageant.
Chatting with Betfair, he mentioned: “I will likely be cheering on Shearer at Cheltenham on Friday I imply, I assume if it is solely had one prep run, then Paul Nicholls is aware of higher than anybody else that he is set the horse up able to go to Cheltenham and I assume along with his expertise and his know-how, then he’d be fairly assured that the horse is in a very good place and able to go. So, yeah, I will be cheering it on once more, completely.”
“It was mad final yr,” Shearer added. “I imply, I assume the those who have been texting me have been asking, have I bought something to do with the horse? I have never and by no means have, however simply due to the identify, I will be sat watching it and hopefully watch it win this yr. Clearly being with Paul earlier than, and I would not say I do know him that effectively, however I’ve labored with him and spoken to him and he looks as if a very, actually good man, so I will be cheering it on.”
Alan Shearer will likely be watching the 4:40 at Cheltenham along with his namesake working (Picture: (Andrew Matthew/PA Wire)) 2 months in the past11:42 Kieran Horn
Newest Gold Cup odds at Cheltenham Pageant
The primary three days of the Cheltenham Pageant have been combined for punters with a number of favourites not profitable.
Truth To File withdrawing on Wednesday was additionally an enormous win for the bookies, however there may be nonetheless time to win huge within the Gold Cup and different races.
For the previous, with 7bet, Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior are at 16/5 whereas the Jukebox Man is now at 10/3.
Haiti Couleurs follows these three favourites at 6/1. Defending champion Inothewayurthinkin in the meantime, is at odds of 8/1.
inothewayurthinkin gained the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup (Picture: (Photograph by Dan Istitene/Getty Photographs)) 2 months in the past11:07 Kieran Horn
Spillane’s Tower withdraws from Gold Cup
Some breaking information to carry you forward of the Gold Cup as a withdrawal has been confirmed.
On account of the going, Spillane’s Tower, owned by JP McManus, is not going to run in immediately’s 4pm race.
Spillane’s Tower (in inexperienced and gold) has withdrawn from the Cheltenham Gold Cup (Picture: (Photograph by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Photographs)) 2 months in the past10:29 Kieran Horn
Gold Cup runners and riders
The Gold Cup is the standout race from the Cheltenham Pageant and it appears to be an open subject for who will cross the end line first simply after 4pm.
1. ENVOI ALLEN – 28-1. Coach: Henry de Bromhead. Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe.
2. FIREFOX – 33-1 Coach. Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Jack Kennedy.
3. GAELIC WARRIOR – 4-1. Coach: Willie Mullins. Jockey: Paul Townend.
4. GOLD TWEET – 125-1. Coach: Gabriel Leenders. Jockey Clement Lefebvre.
5. GREY DAWNING – 12-1. Coach: Dan Skelton. Jockey: Harry Skelton.
6. HAITI COULEURS – 15-2. Coach: Rebecca Curtis. Jockey: Sean Bowen.
7. INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (2025 winner) – 15/2. Coach: Gavin Cromwell. Jockey: Mark Walsh.
8. JANGO BAIE – 9-2. Coach: Nicky Henderson. Jockey: Nico De Boinville.
9. L’HOMME PRESSE – 50-1. Coach: Venetia Williams. Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
10. SPILLANE’S TOWER – 14-1. Coach: Jimmy Mangan. Jockey: Harry Cobden
11. THE JUKEBOX MAN – 4-1. Coach: Ben Pauling. Jockey: Ben Jones
Mark Walsh celebrates profitable the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin (Picture: (Davies Davies for The Jockey Membership/PA Wire)) 2 months in the past09:57 Kieran Horn
The seven races on day 5 of Cheltenham Pageant
We’re simply over three hours away from the ultimate first race roar on the Cheltenham Pageant.
Alongside the Gold Cup, there are a selection of massive races scheduled with the primary of these getting underway at 1:20.
Right here is the total racecard:
1.20pm The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m abt 1f
2.00pm The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) 2m abt 1f
2.40pm The Mrs Paddy Energy Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) 2m abt 4 1/2f
3.20pm The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Abt 3m
4.00pm The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) 3m abt 2 1/2f
4.40pm The Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase 3m abt 2 1/2f
5.20pm The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle 2m abt 4 1/2f
2 months in the past09:30 Kieran Horn
Cheltenham Gold Cup day forecast
After two days of gorgeous climate, and a few overcast situations on Thursday, rain has been forecasted for the whole lot of Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Pageant.
There has already been heavy rainfall in Gloucestershire in a single day with the bottom very a lot anticipated to be delicate and thus extra aligned with Willie Mullins’ needs.
Not watering the bottom yesterday was seemingly with this in thoughts.
The going as of this morning:
CHASE – GOOD TO SOFT, SOFT IN PLACES
HURDLE – SOFT, GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES
Rain has been forecasted for Gold Cup day at Cheltenham (Picture: (Photograph by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Photographs))
Harry Redknapp has revealed what he’ll do if The Jukebox Man wins the Gold Cup.
The previous Tottenham boss is a daily at Cheltenham Pageant as he owns a number of horses. The Jukebox Man, one of many favourites for the Gold Cup, is a kind of and Redknapp has now admitted what he’ll do if the eight-year-old wins on day 4.
Through On the Races, he mentioned: “I’m making an attempt to not get carried away. I do know Max McNeil who owns No Drama This Finish, he was favorite for the Turners and ended up tailed off. We go into Friday hoping. I by no means dreamed I might have a runner within the Gold Cup so to have one with an opportunity is a dream.
“It could be nice to have a winner. Let’s face it, it’s the Champions League, the World Cup of championship racing.
“If we win I believe me and Sandra (spouse) will go residence and have fish and chips! We’re so tame you wouldn’t consider.
“Folks ask me about The Jukebox Man greater than soccer! I’ve been to these theatres for Q&As and so they all come as much as me afterwards.
“They’ve not truly come to see me, they’ve simply come to ask me about The Jukebox Man. If I see the boys who used to play for me, all of them discuss it. At any time when I’ve bashed into any of the lads who I’ve managed or no matter, they at all times ask about it.”
Harry Redknapp has commented on profitable the Gold Cup at Cheltenham (Picture: (Adam Davy/PA Wire)) 2 months in the past08:21 Kieran Horn
British Horseracing Authority assertion on false begins
The difficulty between Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally arrived following issues with false begins.
Quite a few different races on the Cheltenham Pageant have been delayed and compelled to be standing begins which has brought on anger for punters and jockeys. That has led to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issuing a press release.
It learn: “The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has immediately confirmed {that a} full overview will happen into the begins of races on the Cheltenham Pageant following its conclusion.
“Following a number of false begins in 2025, the BHA labored with the PJA and the Jockey Membership to debate the problems that have been contributing to the begins. Measured alterations have been subsequently made to some beginning places. On the identical time, work was undertaken with jockeys to make sure that the foundations and procedures have been understood by all individuals forward of the beginning of the 2026 Pageant.
“Following occasions this yr it’s clear that extra must be carried out. As such the BHA has dedicated to launch a full overview of the begins on the Cheltenham Pageant.
“The overview will likely be particular to the Cheltenham Pageant. Away from the Pageant the proof is evident that beginning procedures are working effectively, with roughly three in each 100 soar begins leading to a false begin.
“The overview will think about elements such because the configuration of the course, the views of riders from differing jurisdiction and licence varieties, the method of beginning the race together with the preliminaries and beginning course of, expertise, the penalties and deterrents for rule breaches and the opposite, different contributing elements that are distinctive to the Cheltenham Pageant.
“The overview will happen in collaboration with the Jockey Membership, the Skilled Jockeys Affiliation (PJA), the Irish Jockeys Affiliation (IJA), Nationwide Trainers Federation (NTF) and representatives of jockeys and trainers. It should happen in time for any adjustments to be applied forward of the 2027 Pageant.”
There have been a number of false begins in the course of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant (Picture: (Photograph by Michael Steele/Getty Photographs)) 2 months in the past08:08 Kieran Horn
Queally and De Boinville bury the hatchet
Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville have buried the hatchet following a heated alternate on day two of the Cheltenham Pageant the place the latter was accused of racist abuse.
The incident in query occurred in the beginning of the 13:20 Turners Novices’ Hurdle with Queally stating post-race that abuse he confronted from De Boinville, who denied the allegation, was “horrific”.
Roughly 24 hours on from their spat, the duo have been pictured shaking arms and nodding in settlement that their disagreement had been put to mattress.
Nico de Boinville was accused of racist abuse (Picture: Photograph by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Photographs))
It was an eventful St Patrick’s Day on the Cheltenham Pageant to say the least with high coach Willie Mullins opting to drag odds-on-favourite Truth To File from the 4pm Ryanair chase.
When explaining the choice, he was notably essential of the bottom and brutally hinted that guarantees over watering weren’t stored.
“If the bottom goes to be like this, we’re not going to carry them,” Mullins advised Racing TV.
“We have been promised watering. And I am unsure the watering we have been promised has been carried out. I am a little bit bit irritated about that.
“I do know the climate forecast hasn’t been type however only a few individuals complain about an excessive amount of rain and a little bit of watering. However this is not good for the kind of horses we’re bringing over right here.
“I do know it fits some horses however for almost all of the nice, huge, Nationwide Hunt horses, we would prefer it a little bit softer.”
Willie Mullins issued a menace after pulling Truth To File from the Ryanair Chase (Picture: (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)) 2 months in the past07:49 Kieran Horn
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Runners and riders in motion in the course of the Pertemps Community Closing Handicap Hurdle on day three of the two (Picture: (Mike Egerton/PA Wire))
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