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Connections of Galopin Des Champs endured a crushing blow in last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The dominant force in the staying chase division was denied a historic third straight success when Inothewayurthinkin swept past approaching the final two fences. It marked a career-best display from Gavin Cromwell’s charge, though his efforts this season have not reached the same level.
With questions surrounding last year’s hero and Galopin Des Champs seeking redemption, the 2026 renewal looks open. Emerging contenders are lining up to challenge, including British hopes The Jukebox Man and Jango Baie.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup stands as the Blue Riband of National Hunt racing. Run over 3m2½f on the New Course, it demands stamina, pace awareness and accurate jumping, with 22 fences to be cleared before the champion is crowned.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 date
The Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place at Cheltenham on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 start time
The race is scheduled for 16:00.
How to watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026
The race will be shown live on Bet365.com. It will also be broadcast on ITV1.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 entries
The following 27 horses currently hold entries ahead of confirmations and final declarations:
Affordale Fury
Banbridge
Envoi Allen
Fastorslow
Firefox
Gaelic Warrior
Galopin Des Champs
Gold Tweet
Grangeclare West
Grey Dawning
Haiti Couleurs
Handstands
Heart Wood
I Am Maximus
Impaire Et Passe
Inothewayurthinkin
Jango Baie
Lecky Watson
L’Homme Presse
Monty’s Star
Myretown
Nick Rockett
Resplendent Grey
Spillane’s Tower
Spindleberry
Stellar Story
The Jukebox Man
Three Card Brag
Final declarations will determine the line up, but the early picture points to a fiercely contested Gold Cup at Prestbury Park.
Day Four – Friday, 13 March
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 13:20 | Triumph Hurdle |
| 14:00 | County Hurdle |
| 14:40 | Mrs Paddy Power Mares Chase |
| 15:20 | Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle |
| 16:00 | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 16:40 | Festival Hunters Chase |
| 17:20 | Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle |