Stayers Hurdle

Outsiders claim key victories on Cheltenham Festival day three

12. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

Day three of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, known as St Patrick's Thursday, saw several long-shot winners, including 33-1 Home By The Lee in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle and 40-1 White Noise in the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. Heart Wood triumphed in the Ryanair Chase after favourite Fact To File was withdrawn due to unsuitable ground. British trainers secured multiple successes, narrowing the Prestbury Cup gap to 10-11 in favour of Ireland.