sports
March 11, 2026
Dominant Lossiemouth a winner as Cheltenham puts civil war on hold
Insiders worry about how to grow racing as costs rise but JP McManus continues to find winners in his 50th year in the sport
TL;DR
- Lossiemouth delivered a dominant performance to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
- The opening day of the festival saw the highest attendance in three years, signaling a positive start.
- Star performers like Constitution Hill and Old Park Star also featured on day one.
- Despite racing successes, the sport faces declining betting revenue, rising costs, and a falling foal crop.
- Stakeholders are divided on how to address the sport's financial challenges, with ongoing debates about sustainable models.
- Legendary bettor JP McManus celebrated his 75th birthday with two winning horses at the festival.
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