{"id":471163,"date":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/471163\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:03:10","slug":"cheltenham-festival-live-tips-and-results-fact-to-file-headlines-ryanair-chase-after-gold-cup-omission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/471163\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheltenham Festival LIVE tips and results: Fact To File headlines Ryanair Chase after Gold Cup omission"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Cheltenham row erupts as Irish amateur accuses English jockey of \u2018horrific abuse\u2019<\/p>\n

The Cheltenham Festival\u2019s starting procedures<\/a> once again found themselves under intense scrutiny on Wednesday, following a heated exchange between Irish amateur Declan Queally and jockey Nico de Boinville ahead of the Turners Novices\u2019 Hurdle.<\/p>\n

The incident marked a continuation of the drama that plagued starts at last year\u2019s showpiece meeting<\/a>, exacerbated this year by the challenge of managing large fields.<\/p>\n

The opening event on day two was delayed by nearly four minutes, unfolding amidst a prolonged effort to marshal 21 runners into a suitable order. Queally and De Boinville were reportedly clashing as they vied for a prime spot near the starting tapes.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 March 2026 09:01<\/p>\n

<\/a>Cheltenham braced for rain on Day 3 of Festival<\/p>\n

Cheltenham Festival enjoyed a glorious Day 2 on Wednesday, but rain is expected on St Patrick\u2019s Thursday. <\/p>\n

Factor that into your picks, with the ground expected to move to soft. <\/p>\n

It’s currently raining with strong winds, that is expected to continue throughout the day, with sunshine peaking out from 5pm.<\/p>\n

But punters should expect some tough conditions for racing and spectating today.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 March 2026 08:57<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thursday 12 March – St Patrick\u2019s Thursday schedule<\/p>\n

1.20: Ryanair Mares\u2019 Novices\u2019 Hurdle (Grade 2)<\/p>\n

2.00: Jack Richards Novices\u2019 Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2)<\/p>\n

2.40: Close Brothers Mares\u2019 Hurdle (Grade 1)<\/p>\n

3.20: Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)<\/p>\n

4.00: Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)<\/p>\n

4.40: Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap)<\/p>\n

5.20: Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 March 2026 08:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>Cheltenham Festival 2026<\/p>\n

Good morning and welcome to The Independent\u2019s coverage of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.<\/p>\n

After a fascinating opening two days, it\u2019s time for day three as St, Patrick\u2019s Thursday is set to turn Prestbury Park green. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have all the updates and insights throughout the day so stick us as we build up to the opening race at 1.20pm. <\/p>\n

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