Thousands will descend on Cheltenham Racecourse
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When is Cheltenham Festival 2026?
Cheltenham Festival 2026 race card and times
Champion Day (Tuesday, March 10)
- 1) Old Park Star 15/8f
- 2) Sober Glory 9/2
- 3) Mydaddypaddy 6/1
Ladies Day (Wednesday, March 11)
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated at the course on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival
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St Patrick’s (Thursday, March 12)
Gold Cup Day (Friday, March 13)
The Cheltenham Roar heard coming around the bend
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 weather forecast
How to watch Cheltenham Festival 2026
Inothewayurthinkin won the Gold Cup last year
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Jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins
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