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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.
Beryl McCain, the wife of the late trainer Ginger McCain, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88 on Saturday morning. The news came on the same day her son Donald recorded his 250th course winner at Bangor-on-Dee.
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The 2026 Cheltenham Festival kicks off on March 10 with Champion Day, featuring the Unibet Champion Hurdle as the highlight. Racing experts have shared their tips for key races, including the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy. British and Irish stables are set to compete fiercely, amid hopes for a strong home performance.