The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is set to kick off on March 10 with the traditional roar marking the beginning of the exciting event. The Mirror will be providing comprehensive coverage of the festival, offering a daily FREE shop bet courtesy of William Hill for its readers throughout the four-day sporting extravaganza. Anticipation is high for this year’s festival, with experts predicting a strong challenge from both UK and Irish horses. Leading trainers Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are expected to field formidable contenders, while British hopes rest on notable names like Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man and champion jockey Sean Bowen.
The competition is wide open in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Mullins boasting top contenders like Galopin Des Champs and Gaelic Warrior, while British entries such as The Jukebox Man and Haiti Couleurs aim to make their mark. The Champion Hurdle and the Queen Mother Champion Chase promise thrilling contests, with last year’s winner Golden Ace and the favorite Majborough set to headline the races. Trainer Nicky Henderson’s stable looks strong with Old Park Star and Lulamba as frontrunners in their respective events, while jockey Harry Cobden seeks success aboard No Drama This End in his final Cheltenham appearance for Paul Nicholls.
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