Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gold Cup betting tips, race card and latest odds
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival comes to its conclusion on Friday as Inothewayurthinkin bids to defend the Gold Cup.
The Gavin Cromwell-trained horse upset the odds last year to deny Galopin Des Champs a historic third successive Gold Cup triumph, but is not well-fancied to defend his title after a poor season to date.
And with Galopin Des Champs not racing, it is The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, who will likely be the favourite come 4pm on Friday.
The Gaelic Warrior is also expected to be in contention after a second-place finish in the Irish Gold Cup, while Haiti Couleurs will also command respect from the bookmakers.
Elsewhere, several other races, including the Triumph Hurdle and Mares’ Chase, should provide plenty of drama in the build-up to Friday’s main event.
Seven races take place today with your full race list, betting tips and odds provided below.
Cheltenham Day 4 race schedule
1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle
2.00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
2.40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
3.20 – Albert Novices’ Hurdle
4.00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase
4.40 – St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase
5.20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Cheltenham Day 4: Every runner and rider
13:20 Jcb Triumph Hurdle
Proactif – 7/2
Selma De Vary – 7/2
Minella Study – 11/2
Maestro Conti – 7/1
Macho Man – 9/1
Highland Crystal – 9/1
Minella Academy – 11/1
Mon Creuset – 14/1
Apolon De Charnie – 20/1
North Shore – 25/1
One Horse Town – 28/1
Kai Lung – 33/1
Forty Fifty – 40/1
Noemie De Las Vis – 40/1
Indian River – 50/1
Wolf Rayet – 50/1
Tenter Le Tout – 50/1
Fantasy World – 66/1
Lord Byron – 80/1
Berto Ramirez – 250/1
14:00 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
Karbau – 9/2
Sinatra – 5/1
Joyeuse – 15/2
Murcia – 8/1
Tellherthename – 8/1
Secret Squirrel – 8/1
Sixandahalf – 11/1
Bowensonfire – 12/1
Hello Neighbour – 12/1
Wilful – 12/1
Jubilee Alpha – 12/1
Absurde – 14/1
Helvic Dream – 18/1
Ndaawi – 20/1
Sticktotheplan – 25/1
Tripoli Flyer – 28/1
Pinot Gris – 33/1
Williethebuilder – 40/1
Gibbs Island – 40/1
Hamlets Night – 40/1
Balko Dange – 40/1
Bowmore – 40/1
Ooh Betty – 40/1
Cracking Rhapsody – 66/1
14:40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Dinoblue – 2/1
Panic Attach – 5/2
Spindleberry – 4/1
Only By Night – 13/2
Diva Luna – 15/2
July Flower – 11/1
Telepathique – 28/1
All The Glory – 100/1
Piper Park – 100/1
15:20 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
Doctor Steinberg – 11/4
Thedeviluno – 11/2
Moneygarrow – 8/1
The Passing Wife – 9/1
Espresso Milan – 11/1
Mondouiboy – 11/1
Spinningayarn – 11/1
Kings Bucks – 12/1
Johnnys Jury – 14/1
Kazansky – 14/1
Doctor Du Mesnil – 18/1
Jalon Doudairies – 20/1
Kripticjim – 22/1
Fruit De Mer – 25/1
Hiphop De Loire – 25/1
Ubatuba – 25/1
Road Exile – 28/1
Park Princess – 33/1
The Price Of Peace – 40/1
Swindon Village – 66/1
Tackletommywoowoo – 66/1
Kicour La – 80/1
16:00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase
The Jukebox Man – 3/1
Gaelic Warrior – 7/2
Jango Baie – 4/1
Haiti Couleurs – 9/2
Inothewayurthinkin – 8/1
Grey Dawning – 12/1
Spillanes Tower – 12/1
Envoi Allen – 25/1
Firefox – 33/1
LHomme Presse – 50/1
Gold Tweet – 125/1
16:40 Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase
Its On The Line – 5/1
Cons Roc – 11/2
Wonderwall – 11/2
Panda Boy – 13/2
Wrappedupinmay – 9/1
Barton Show – 12/1
Stattler – 12/1
Chemical Energy – 14/1
Golden Son – 14/1
Music Drive – 18/1
Willitgoahead – 18/1
Shearer – 20/1
Gracchus De Balme – 28/1
Solitary Man – 28/1
Linelee King – 33/1
Carnfunnock – 66/1
Kings Jet – 80/1
Paul Marvel – 80/1
Take All – 80/1
King Alex – 100/1
What A Glance – 125/1
Pyleigh Court – 150/1
Willewonga – 150/1
Lift Me Up – 200/1
17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle
Kel Histoire – 4/1
Jump Allen – 15/2
Roc Dino – 15/2
East India Express – 9/1
Air Of Entitlement – 11/1
Windsock – 11/1
Andashan – 12/1
Karl Des Tourendes – 14/1
Its Bilbo – 16/1
Nurse Susan – 16/1
Act Of Authority – 16/1
Open Secret – 16/1
Stede Bonnet – 16/1
Sa Fureur – 18/1
Farfromnowhere – 20/1
Fiercely Proud – 20/1
Saint Le Fort – 25/1
Zillow – 33/1
Hot Fuss – 33/1
Sainte Lucie – 40/1
Da Capo Glory – 66/1
Ballykinlar – 66/1
Charlus – 80/1
Intellotto – 100/1
Odds via Sky Bet (correct at time of writing)
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 TV schedule and results
ITV1 and ITVX will have live coverage of today’s action with their broadcast beginning at 12:45pm.
Racing TV will provide the final two races of the day.
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 betting tips
Speaking to Paddy Power, racing legend Ruby Walsh has named his biggest tips for the final day of action.
1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle
I’m a fan of PROACTIF, who seems to have improved markedly since his win at Fairyhouse on his Irish debut. The same could be said for Macho Man, who followed him home that day, but Proactif should be good enough to give JP McManus another winner.
2.00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
He might not be a ’State Man’, but KARBAU ran really well behind Glen Kiln in the Limestone Lad Hurdle. The forecast rain will suit him more than his stablemate Murcia, and that may have swayed Paul Townend’s decision to make him his only handicap ride of the week. He’s got a really good chance.
2.40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
DINOBLUE looks rock solid for my money. She was excellent when winning this race last year, and has had an ideal preparation to defend her crown. I can’t see beyond her!
3.20 – Albert Novices’ Hurdle
Doctor Steinberg has obvious claims, but this is a race that can throw up some big-priced winners. I’m siding with ESPRESSO MILAN, who should really enjoy this step up in trip with a strong gallop. He’s the value selection.
4.00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase
GAELIC WARRIOR bids to give connections a Champion Hurdle – Gold Cup double, and I’m with him. Any rain will be an advantage to him, and the race set-up should be ideal with plenty of pace on. I can see him being dropped in towards the inner, powering through on the run to the last, and the rest, as they say, is history!
4.40 – St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase
I fancy PANDA BOY, who was a solid handicap chaser for Martin Brassil. He qualified with wins in this discipline at Thurles and Naas. You need to be a strong stayer to win the Hunters’ Chase, and he ticks that box. He’s the most likely winner with John Gleeson on board.
5.20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
KEL HISTOIRE and Jump Allen both have solid chances, and I’ve just come down on the former. His overall form is stronger, and he’s got an eye-catching jockey booked in Michael Kenneally. He can deliver the goods in the lucky last.
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