Cheltenham Festival 2026: Day 4 Tips After Friday Declarations

The feature race on Friday at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and declarations are now confirmed for the Blue Riband event as a competitive field prepares to go to post.

Leading the market is Gaelic Warrior, who could complete a memorable Festival double for owners Susannah and Rich Ricci after Lossiemouth’s Champion Hurdle success earlier in the week. The Willie Mullins-trained contender heads a strong line-up that includes defending champion Inothewayurthinkin, King George winner The Jukebox Man, and last year’s Arkle hero Jango Baie, while the veteran Envoi Allen returns for an eighth consecutive Festival appearance. With several intriguing challengers also declared, Friday’s showpiece promises to be one of the most fascinating renewals of the Gold Cup in recent years.

Odds correct as of 12:30, Wednesday 11th March.

Friday 13:20 - Triumph Hurdle

Proactif – 10/3
Selma De Vary – 9/2
Maestro Conti – 7/1
Minella Study – 7/1
Macho Man – 10/1
Mon Creuset – 16/1
Highland Crystal – 16/1
Minella Academy – 25/1
Kai Lung – 33/1
Apolon De Charnieg – 40/1

Full Mares' Triumph Hurdle Betting Market here.

Ginger Joe's Triumph Hurdle Ante Post Tip: Macho Man
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14:00 Friday - County Handicap Hurdle

Karbau – 5/1
Murcia – 6/2
Sinnatra – 9/1
Hello Neighbour – 10/1
Wilful – 12/1
Absurde – 12/1
Sixandahalf – 14/1
Tellherthename – 14/1
Bowensonfire – 16/1
Jubilee Alpha – 16/1
Secret Squirrel - 16/1

Full County Handicap Hurdle Betting Market here.

Jake Price's County Handicap Hurdle Ante Post Tip: Karbau 
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14:40 Friday - Mares' Chase

Dinoblue – 6/4
Panic Attack – 9/2
Spindleberry – 5/1
Only By Night – 8/1
Diva Luna – 9/1
July Flower – 10/1
Telepathique – 33/1
Piper Park – 150/1
All The Glory – 150/1

Full Mares' Chase Betting Market here.

Steve Ryder Mares' Chase Ante Post Tip: Panic Attack
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15:20 Friday - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

Doctor Steinberg - 4/1
Thedeviluno – 9/2
Spinningayarn – 12/1
The Passing Wife – 12/1
Mondouiboy - 16/1
Espresso Milan – 16/1
Jalon Doudairies – 16/1
Kazansky – 16/1
Moneygarrow – 16/1
Doctor Du Mesnil – 25/1
Kings Bucks – 25/1
Kripticjim – 25/1

Full Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Betting Market here.

Racing Lee's Albert Bartlett Ante Post Tip: Doctor Steinberg
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16:00 Friday - Cheltenham Gold Cup

Gaelic Warrior — 7/2
Jango Baie — 4/1
The Jukebox Man — 4/1
Inothewayurthinking — 15/2
Haiti Couleurs - 17/2
Grey Dawning — 12/1
Spillanes Tower — 14/1
Envoi Allen — 28/1
Firefox — 33/1
Lhomme Presse — 66/1

Full Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Market here.

Liam Firkin's Gold Cup Ante Post Tip: Jango Baie
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16:40 Friday - Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase

Wonderwall — 4/1
Its On The Line — 11/2
Panda Boy — 13/2
Cons Roc — 8/1
Wrappedupinmay — 10/1
Stattler — 12/1
Willitgoahead — 14/1
Barton Snow — 14/1
Chemical Energy — 14/1
Music Drive - 14/1
Golden Song — 16/1

Full Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase Betting Market Here

Racing Lee's Challenge Cup Hunters Chase Ante Post Tip: Panda Boy
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17:20 Friday - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Kel Histoire — 6/1
Roc Dino — 8/1
Jump Allen — 17/2
Air Of Entitlement — 17/2
East India Express — 12/1
Wendrock — 14/1
Act Of Authority — 16/1
He Cant Dance — 16/1
Its Bilbo — 16/1
Fiercely Proud — 18/1

Full Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Betting Market Here

Liam Firkin's Martin Pipe Ante Post Tip: Karl Des Tourelles
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