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Mar 10, 2026 - 10:45

That Cheltenham roar will be heard far and wide when the tapes go up for the opening Supreme Novices Hurdle, signaling the start of the most anticipated four-days in jump racing of the year.

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Tuesday kicks off with the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle from 13:20, with a top three that includes Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star up against the Irish-trained pair of Talk The Talk and Willie Mullins’ Mighty Park in a showpiece opener.

Mullins and Henderson go head-to-head again the second race of the Festival as the Irish-trained Kopek des Bordes and Kargese face off against Lulamba in the Arkle at 2PM.

Tuesday’s feature race the Champion Hurdle ignites the opening day from 4PM. Reigning champ Golden Ace returns to retain her crown but will be pitted against the a dangerous trio of favourite Lossiemouth, The New Lion and Brighterdaysahead.

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