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March 13, 2026
Hats, Harry Redknapp and a high five: Cheltenham festival 2026
Our photographer Tom Jenkins captures the winners, the losers, the punters and all the thrills and spills at this year’s Cheltenham festival
TL;DR
- The 2026 Cheltenham National Hunt Festival featured multiple races including the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Champion Hurdle, and the Gold Cup.
- Jockeys Nico de Boinville, Paul Townend, and Conor Stone-Walsh achieved victories during the festival.
- Celebrities such as Harry Redknapp and TV personality Gemma Collins attended the event.
- The festival included various attractions like a parade ring, indoor arenas, and a Guinness Village, with racegoers enjoying the atmosphere despite challenging weather conditions.
- Notable winning horses included Old Park Star, Lossiemouth, Il Etait Temps, The Mourne Rambler, Gaelic Warrior, and Wilful.
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