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.
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.
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Turfway Park introduced a new Jackpot 8 wagering option on Wednesday, marking the debut of the innovative bet from Churchill Downs Inc. The wager generated a carryover after paying out a consolation prize, and it faced a postponement the following day due to insufficient entrants in a race.
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.
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Daily Racing Form handicappers have shared their selections for the 10-race card at Gulfstream Park on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Mike Welsch highlights Game Changer Jolie as the best bet in Race 4, while David Aragona and Mike Beer analyze Race 9 as the featured event of the day.
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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Forever Young, a 2024 Kentucky Derby participant, secured victory in the Saudi Cup (G1) on February 14, marking a strong return in his 5-year-old debut. Publisher, from the 2025 field, also triumphed in a recent allowance race at Oaklawn. These performances highlight ongoing success for several Derby alumni in stakes and allowance competitions.
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