Undefeated and unassailable, why Lossiemouth is undoubtedly a Cheltenham legend
The Willie Mullins’ trained mare, famed for her grey coat, headlined the first champion race of the four-day festival and was a class above the rest of the field. And that is saying something as the race featured previous Cheltenham winners, Golden Ace and Poniros, as well as Dan Skelton’s favoured The New Lion who hoped to threaten but failed to make his move early enough.
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Mike Jones at Cheltenham Festival10 March 2026 16:58
‘We’ve got our Cheltenham back’: Rejoicing crowds give new-look festival seal of approval on opening day
More than 57,000 racegoers – from binocular-armed racing enthusiasts to city hipsters – congregated in this corner of the Cotswolds, sending opening day attendance up three per cent from last year.
The excitement of the smiling crowds entering Prestbury Park, many arriving after a testing six-hour journey from Ireland, was palpable and as the first race set off – met, of course, by the rousing Cheltenham roar – there was consensus on the terraces that the festival was back to its best.
Alex Ross10 March 2026 17:45
National Hunt Steeple Chase results
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:42
Day One Cheltenham Festival attendance announced
A beloved event for seasoned punters and day-trippers alike, over 50,000 were in attendance to kick off this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:36
Holloway Queen wins the National Hunt Steeple Chase
Pic Roc has fumbled at the last two jumps. King of Answers inherits second behind winner Holloway Queen, another Nicky Henderson victory.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:32
5.20 National Hunt Steeple Chase
Pic Roc makes a slight mistake on the landing on the penultimate jump, with Holloway Queen capitalising.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:30
5.20 National Hunt Steeple Chase
Pic Roc still holding the lead, contending with all these jumps with ease. Three fences remain.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:29
5.20 National Hunt Steeple Chase
Favourite Kurasso Blue has made a mistake at the latest jump as we approach the final circuit.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:28
5.20 National Hunt Steeple Chase
Pic Roc still the horse to catch in the National Hunt Steeple Chase. His five-to-six length lead has reduced, but he looks comfortable.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:27
5.20 National Hunt Steeple Chase
Pic Roc leads Holloway Queen by a few lengths still.
Jack Tanner10 March 2026 17:26