The Cheltenham Festival 2026 is here with all the excitement and anticipation as the races kick off. The first day is buzzing with punters, celebrities, and even royalty in attendance to witness the action unfold.
Over the next week, racing enthusiasts can look forward to four days of thrilling events – Champion Day, Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday, and Gold Cup Day. The highlight of the day is the Champion Hurdle, featuring top contenders like The New Lion, Lossiemouth, and Brighterdaysahead.
Stay updated with all the festival races and tips on Mirror Sport, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the Cheltenham Festival this year.
Results from Cheltenham Festival Day One Races:
1.40 – 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
2.00 – Arkle Chase:
1. Kargese (Willie Mullins) – 11/4
2. Kopek Des Bordes (Willie Mullins) – 13/8
3. Lulamba (Nicky Henderson) – 5/4F
2.40 – Juvenile Handicap Hurdle:
1. Saratoga (Padraig Roche) – 9/1
2. Winston Junior (Faye Bramley) – 13/2
3. Klycot (Richard J Bandey) – 40/1
3.20 – Handicap Chase:
1. Johnnywho (Jonjo O’Neill) – 16/1
2. Jagwar (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) – 3/1F
3. Quebecois (Paul Nicholls) – 9/1
4.00 – Champion Hurdle:
1. Lossiemouth (Willie Mullins) – 13/8F
2. Brighterdaysahead (Gordon Elliott) – 9/2
3. The New Lion (Dan Skelton) – 11/4
4.40 – 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
5.20 – 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
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