Welcome to the live coverage of the concluding day, Day 4, of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Today promises an exciting lineup with the highly-anticipated Gold Cup Steeple Chase scheduled at 4pm. Inothewayurthinkin aims for a consecutive victory after triumphing over Galopin Des Champs last year. The starting grid includes Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man, Gaelic Warrior, and Jango Bai, with Haiti Couleurs, the Irish and Welsh Grand National winner, also a top contender.
Apart from the Gold Cup, the day features various other races such as the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1:20 pm and the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase at 4:40 pm. Weather forecasts predict light rain and showers with a moderate breeze, resulting in good to soft ground conditions.
Stay tuned for live updates from Cheltenham as the Festival wraps up today. Don’t miss the opportunity to grab a free shop bet available in your favorite racing paper daily throughout the festival. For more details, check out the link provided.
In other news, amateur jockey Charlie Marshall has received a 12-day ban for persisting to the finish line with Go On Chez despite the horse showing signs of exhaustion. The incident led to a stewards’ inquiry resulting in the ban.
Following an inquiry, a Cheltenham Racecourse spokesperson confirmed that the horse fell at the final obstacle. Additionally, the Gold Cup was won by Gaelic Warrior, owned by Rich Ricci, marking a significant victory after 21 years of attempts.
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