Welcome to our live coverage of the final day, Day 4, of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The day promises thrilling action, featuring the prestigious Gold Cup Steeple Chase scheduled for 4pm. Inothewayurthinkin aims for consecutive wins after triumphing over Galopin Des Champs last year, showing renewed form.
Notable contenders lining up alongside Inothewayurthinkin include Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man, Gaelic Warrior, and Jango Bai. With the likes of Haiti Couleurs, the Irish and Welsh Grand National winner, also commanding attention as a top favorite.
While the Gold Cup takes center stage, the day offers a full slate of races before and after, including the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1:20pm and the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase at 4:40pm.
Weather forecasts indicate light rain and showers with a moderate breeze, resulting in good to soft ground conditions. Stay tuned for live updates as the Cheltenham Festival concludes for this year.
In other news, amateur jockey Charlie Marshall faces a 12-day ban for persisting in a race with Pointing Pointers Queen’s Cup ‘Grassroots’ Open Hunters’ Chase winner Go On Chez at Fakenham, despite signs of fatigue in the horse. Additionally, a horse named Saint Le Fort suffered an unfortunate injury and had to be euthanized after falling at the final hurdle during a race.
Gaelic Warrior secured victory in the Gold Cup, marking a significant triumph for owner Rich Ricci, who expressed joy and gratitude for the win. The festival also saw Barton Snow claim victory in the Princess Royal Hunters Chase in a closely contested race.
Looking ahead, the Gold Cup race remains a highlight, with various contenders vying for success. Expert opinions suggest an open field with several potential winners, making for an exciting and unpredictable competition.
As the festival wraps up, the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Gaelic Warrior, emerges victorious in a thrilling conclusion to this year’s event. Stay updated with the latest developments and results from the Cheltenham Festival.
