Day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2026, known as Ladies Day, takes place on Wednesday, 11 March, featuring seven races including the prestigious BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase. ITV provides free coverage of the first six races, while Racing TV airs the final event. Experts highlight jumping concerns for favorite Majborough in the feature race.
The Cheltenham Festival continues with its second day on 11 March 2026, drawing crowds to Cheltenham Racecourse for Ladies Day. The schedule begins at 1.20pm with the Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1), followed by the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) at 2.00pm, Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) at 2.40pm, Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase at 3.20pm, BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) at 4.00pm, Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) at 4.40pm, and Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1) at 5.20pm.
ITV Racing broadcasts the action live from 12:30pm to 5pm on ITV1 and ITVX, covering the first six races, with The Opening Show previewing the day from 9am to 10am on ITV4 and ITVX. Ed Chamberlin hosts, with Richard Hoiles as lead commentator and analysis from AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Mick Fitzgerald, and Megan Nicholls. The 5.20pm race requires a Racing TV subscription.
In the highlight, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, Willie Mullins' Majborough enters as favorite after a strong Dublin Racing Festival win, but his jumping draws scrutiny. Jockey Sean Flanagan, riding last year's absent winner Marine Nationale, stated, "I'd take on Majborough all day... He won't have the bit in his mouth today and I don't think his jumping will stand up to it." Pundit Paddy Brennan favors L'Eau Du Sud, saying, "He's in great form at home and he'll love the ground." Matt Chapman backs Majborough but eyes Libberty Hunter at 66/1 for a place.
Tipster Templegate selects Favori De Champdou as NAP for the 3.20pm Cross Country Chase, noting, "He's in the form of his life," and Il Etait Temps for the Champion Chase. For the 2.00pm Brown Advisory, he tips Kaid D’Authie, who "sets the standard." Other contenders include I'll Sort That and King Rasko Grey in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, with Graeme Rodway cautioning against favorite No Drama This End due to the field's strength.
Flanagan also anticipates a strong showing from Vanillier in the Cross Country Chase, saying, "I do fancy my lad, I think he'll run a big race." The day promises competitive racing amid favorable conditions, with light rain expected.
