Welcome to the live updates on the final day, Day 4, of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Today marks the climax of the festival with the highly anticipated Gold Cup Steeple Chase scheduled at 4pm. Inothewayurthinkin aims to secure a consecutive victory after triumphing over Galopin Des Champs last year. The race is expected to be fiercely contested, with strong contenders like Haiti Couleurs and Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man among the favorites.
Apart from the Gold Cup, there are several other races scheduled throughout the day, including the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1.20pm and the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase at 4.40pm. The weather forecast predicts light rain and showers with a moderate breeze, resulting in good to soft ground conditions.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from Cheltenham as the festival draws to a close. Meanwhile, amateur jockey Charlie Marshall has been handed a 12-day ban for persisting with Pointing Pointers Queen’s Cup ‘Grassroots’ Open Hunters’ Chase winner Go On Chez at Fakenham despite the horse showing signs of fatigue.
In a statement, Cheltenham Racecourse confirmed that the horse took a fall at the final obstacle. The Gold Cup saw Gaelic Warrior emerge victorious, bringing joy to owner Rich Ricci after a long quest for success in the race. The festival also witnessed Barton Snow clinching victory in the Princess Royal Hunters Chase in a closely contested race.
As the excitement continues, betting odds for upcoming races are available, with Kel Histoire favored in the Handicap Hurdle at 5.20pm. The atmosphere remains tense as the competition intensifies, with jockey Paul Townend expressing awe at the level of racing in the Gold Cup event.
The festival has seen its share of highs and lows, with unfortunate news of Envoi Allen’s passing after the Gold Cup race. The day progresses with intense competition, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats as the action unfolds. Stay updated for more thrilling moments from the Cheltenham Festival.