Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Gold Cup latest results, tips and winners from Day 4

Speaking to Paddy Power, Ruby Walsh said: ‘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.’

Speaking to Paddy Power, racing legend Ruby Walsh said: ‘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!’

Speaking to Paddy Power, racing legend Ruby Walsh said: ‘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.’

Speaking to Paddy Power, racing legend Ruby Walsh said: ‘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.’

Right, it’s that time of the day. Let’s give you some tips for the upcoming races.

A win for Mullins in the Gold Cup would also be a huge help to the Irish in the Prestbury Cup.

The annual battle between the British and Irish trainers has been one-way traffic over recent years, but Ireland only holds a slender 11-10 lead going into the final day.

All to play for.

The legendary Irish trainer has one of the favourites, Gaelic Warrior, in today’s Gold Cup. Another victory in the race would see him equal Tom Dreaper’s record of five Gold Cup wins

No pressure…

The extremely popular, Harry Redknapp-owned horse is on site at Cheltenham.

How will he fare in the Gold Cup later on today?

So, with Spillane Tower’s withdrawal, we’ve got ten horses in the Gold Cup:

1. ENVOI ALLEN – 28-1. Trainer: Henry de Bromhead. Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe.

2. FIREFOX – 33-1 Trainer. Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Jack Kennedy.

3. GAELIC WARRIOR – 4-1. Trainer: Willie Mullins. Jockey: Paul Townend.

4. GOLD TWEET – 125-1. Trainer: Gabriel Leenders. Jockey Clement Lefebvre.

5. GREY DAWNING – 12-1. Trainer: Dan Skelton. Jockey: Harry Skelton.

6. HAITI COULEURS – 15-2. Trainer: Rebecca Curtis. Jockey: Sean Bowen.

7. INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (2025 winner) – 15/2. Trainer: Gavin Cromwell. Jockey: Mark Walsh.

8. JANGO BAIE – 9-2. Trainer: Nicky Henderson. Jockey: Nico De Boinville.

9. L’HOMME PRESSE – 50-1. Trainer: Venetia Williams. Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

11. THE JUKEBOX MAN – 4-1. Trainer: Ben Pauling. Jockey: Ben Jones

The weather is forecast for light rain and showers with a moderate breeze, leaving the ground good, good to soft in places.

Here’s what the betting odds are saying early this morning:

Today’s market movers:

• Jango Baie 7/2 from 11/2
• Secret Squirrel 8/1 from 12/1
• Haiti Couleurs 9/2 out to 6/1

Most popular bets:

• Jango Baie – 22% of Gold Cup bets
• Gaelic Warrior – 20% of Gold Cup bets
• Dinoblue – 33% of Mares’ Chase bets

Data provided by Oddschecker

Spillane Tower has pulled out of this afternoon’s Gold Cup due to ground conditions.

The JP McManus-owned horse was a 16/1 outsider.

In case you missed the action on Thursday, here’s who came home the winner in each race:

13:20 – White Noise in The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

14:00 – Meetmebythesea in The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

14:40 – Wodhooh in The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

15.20 – Home By The Lee in Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle

16.00 – Heart Wood in The Ryanair Chase

16:40 – Supremely West in The Pertemps Network Final

17.20 – Ask Brewster in The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase

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.

So here’s what we’ve got coming up today:

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

Hello and welcome to Metro’s live blog for the final day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Stay with us as we bring you all the build-up and race results leading up to the big one: The Gold Cup.