Horse Racing
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 features 11 strong contenders on final festival day
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The 2026 Cheltenham Festival concludes with Gold Cup day on March 13, featuring the prestigious Grade One race at 4:00 PM. Eleven horses, including favorites Gaelic Warrior, Jango Baie, and The Jukebox Man, will compete over three miles and two furlongs for a £625,000 prize pot. Ground conditions are reported as good to soft, soft in places, following overnight rain.
Defending Randox Grand National champion Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from this year's race after developing a cough. Trainer Patrick Mullins confirmed the decision on Wednesday, opting instead to target the Punchestown Festival. First reserve Pied Piper will take the horse's place in Saturday's lineup.
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Sir Mark Todd, the celebrated eventing champion, has begun riding out for racehorse trainers after retiring from eventing and training. At 70 years old, he works six days a week near Cheltenham in the Cotswolds.
Twelve horses that have won graded stakes races completed workouts on Wednesday morning, with Book'em Danno posting the fastest time at his distance as he prepares for a 2026 debut. The group includes multiple Grade 1 and Grade 2 victors breezing at tracks across the United States. These sessions signal ongoing preparations for upcoming races.
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Daily Racing Form expert Ron Gierkink has provided handicaps for the 10-race card at Turfway Park on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. His best bet is Ma Rae’s Girl in the first race. The picks include projected finishers and analysis for each event.
The Puma won the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs, defeating Further Ado and Canaletto in a performance that highlights his potential for the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs. The victory flatters other contenders like Renegade, who previously excelled in the Sam F. Davis Stakes. Meanwhile, Potente took the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita, though observers question its strength as a Derby indicator.
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Il Etait Temps secured a dominant victory in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, marking a strong performance for Irish runners. The day featured five Irish wins out of seven races, including surprises in the Grand Annual and Cross Country Chase, amid celebrations for Ladies Day. Tragedy struck with the death of HMS Seahorse in the BetMGM Handicap Hurdle.
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