Cheltenham Festival 2026 preview | Racing…Only Bettor

The Racing Only Bettor team have come together for their 2026 Cheltenham Preview on the eve of the greatest show on turf. Vanessa Ryle as ever is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to go through all 28 races at next week's meeting, where only strong opinions may only apply. The four of them at the end of the show have put up their Naps for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival and also a combined each-way lucky 15 that is not to be missed at big prices. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-07:20 Supreme Novices' Hurdle 07:20-11:30 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase 11:30-21:00 Champion Hurdle 21:00-26:30 Day 1 Handicaps 26:30-32:30 Turners Novices' Hurdle 32:30-38:10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase 38:10-43:05 Champion Chase 43:05-47:28 Day 2 Handicaps 47:28-51:38 Mares’ Hurdle 51:38-56:00 Stayers Hurdle 56:00-59:25 Ryanair Chase 59:25-01:03:27 Day 3 Handicaps 01:03:27-01:09:50 Triumph Hurdle 01:09:50-01:13:30 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle 01:13:30-01:20:40 Cheltenham Gold Cup 01:20:40-01:24:45 Day 4 Handicaps 01:24:45-01:27:22 Naps 01:27:22-01:29:18 Lucky 15