Welcome to our live coverage of the fourth and final day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The day promises thrilling action, culminating in the prestigious Gold Cup Steeple Chase at 4pm. Inothewayurthinkin aims to secure a consecutive victory after triumphing over Galopin Des Champs last year, showing strong form leading up to the race.
Competing alongside Inothewayurthinkin are notable contenders such as Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man, Gaelic Warrior, and Jango Bai. Haiti Couleurs, the winner of the Irish and Welsh Grand Nationals, is also among the top favorites.
While the Gold Cup is the highlight, the day features a lineup of exciting races including the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1:20pm and the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase at 4:40pm.
Weather conditions predict light rain and showers with a moderate breeze, maintaining the ground as good to soft in some areas.
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In recent news, amateur jockey Charlie Marshall faces a 12-day ban for persisting with Pointing Pointers Queen’s Cup ‘Grassroots’ Open Hunters’ Chase winner Go On Chez at Fakenham, as confirmed by a stewards’ inquiry.
The festivities continue with the Princess Royal Hunters Chase, where Barton Snow emerged victorious in a closely contested race.
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Rich Ricci expressed his elation as Gaelic Warrior clinched the Gold Cup title, marking a long-awaited victory after years of effort. The festival saw a mix of emotions as Envoi Allen sadly passed away after competing in the Gold Cup, leaving a somber note on the day’s events.
Gold Cup winning jockey Paul Townend praised the race’s competitive nature, emphasizing the absence of a clear favorite and the wide-open field of contenders vying for the prestigious title.
As the day unfolds with anticipation and excitement, the Gold Cup race promises thrills and surprises as the festival draws to a close. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Cheltenham Festival.