Cheltenham Festival Ladies Day 2026: Live Coverage and Race Updates
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival continues with Ladies Day, promising another thrilling installment of world-class horse racing action. Following an explosive opening day that saw Lossiemouth dominate the Champion Hurdle, attention now turns to Wednesday's feature races where champions will be crowned and fortunes made.
Day Two Schedule and Key Races
Today's racing card features seven exciting contests, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase taking center stage at 4pm. The full Ladies Day schedule includes:
- 1:20pm – The Novices' Hurdle
- 2:00pm – The Novices' Chase
- 2:40pm – The BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle
- 3:20pm – The Cross Country Handicap Chase
- 4:00pm – The Queen Mother Champion Chase
- 4:40pm – The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase
- 5:20pm – The Weatherbys Champion Bumper
Champion Chase Showdown: Majborough vs. Leau Du Sud
All eyes will be on the Queen Mother Champion Chase where Willie Mullins' star horse Majborough aims to continue his trainer's winning streak. The Irish contender faces stiff competition from Dan Skelton's British hope Leau Du Sud, setting up a classic Anglo-Irish rivalry in today's feature race.
Elsewhere on the card, The Novices' Hurdle promises early excitement, while Romeo Coolio and trainer Gordon Elliott attract significant attention in the Brown Advisory race. The racing community remains abuzz following Tuesday's results, with punters analyzing every angle for today's betting opportunities.
How to Watch Cheltenham Festival 2026
Television coverage of Ladies Day begins at 12:45pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with comprehensive live broadcasting of the day's first five races. Racing TV will take over for the final two contests, ensuring complete coverage of all seven races from Cheltenham's hallowed turf.
Day One Recap: Lossiemouth's Dominant Performance
Tuesday's Champion Day set a high standard for the festival, with Lossiemouth delivering a spectacular performance to win the Champion Hurdle. The victory marked the horse's fourth consecutive Cheltenham Festival win, cementing its status as one of the meeting's all-time great performers.
The complete list of Tuesday's winners includes:
- 1:20 – Old Park Star (Supreme Novices' Hurdle)
- 2:00 – Kargese (The Arkle)
- 2:40 – Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle)
- 3:20 – Johnnywho (Ultima Handicap Chase)
- 4:00 – Lossiemouth (Champion Hurdle)
- 4:40 – Madara (Racing Plate)
- 5:20 – Holloway Queen (National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup)
Expert Betting Insights and Tips
Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Rachael Blackmore has shared exclusive betting tips for the festival week, providing valuable insights for punters navigating today's competitive card. Her analysis considers form, conditions, and trainer patterns that could prove decisive in tight contests.
As the festival continues, betting markets remain fluid with odds shifting throughout the day based on track conditions, late scratches, and insider information from the training yards. Professional punters and casual fans alike are studying the form books ahead of each race.
The Cheltenham Festival, often called The Greatest Show on Turf, represents the pinnacle of National Hunt racing. With millions in prize money at stake and reputations on the line, every race carries significance beyond mere victory. Today's Ladies Day continues this tradition of excellence, combining fashion, competition, and high-stakes drama in equal measure.
Stay tuned for continuous updates throughout Ladies Day as we bring you live results, expert analysis, and all the breaking news from Cheltenham Racecourse. The atmosphere builds with each passing race as the 2026 festival writes another chapter in its storied history.
