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  "textContent": "Inothewayurthinkin is back to defend the Gold Cup (Picture: Getty)\n\nThe 2026 Cheltenham Festival comes to its conclusion on Friday as Inothewayurthinkin bids to defend the Gold Cup.\n\nThe Gavin Cromwell-trained horse upset the odds last year to deny Galopin Des Champs a historic third successive Gold Cup triumph, but is not well-fancied to defend his title after a poor season to date.\n\nAnd with Galopin Des Champs not racing, it is The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, who will likely be the favourite come 4pm on Friday.\n\nThe Gaelic Warrior is also expected to be in contention after a second-place finish in the Irish Gold Cup, while Haiti Couleurs will also command respect from the bookmakers.\n\nElsewhere, several other races, including the Triumph Hurdle and Mares’ Chase, should provide plenty of drama in the build-up to Friday’s main event.\n\nSeven races take place today with your full race list, betting tips and odds provided below.\n\n## Cheltenham Day 4 race schedule\n\nGaelic Warrior is highly fancied in the Gold Cup (Picture: Getty)\n\n1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle\n\n2.00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle\n\n2.40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase\n\n3.20 – Albert Novices’ Hurdle\n\n4.00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase\n\n4.40 – St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase\n\n5.20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle\n\n##  Cheltenham Day 4: Every runner and rider\n\n**13:20 Jcb Triumph Hurdle**\n\nProactif – 7/2\nSelma De Vary – 7/2\nMinella Study – 11/2\nMaestro Conti – 7/1\nMacho Man – 9/1\nHighland Crystal – 9/1\nMinella Academy – 11/1\nMon Creuset – 14/1\nApolon De Charnie – 20/1\nNorth Shore – 25/1\nOne Horse Town – 28/1\nKai Lung – 33/1\nForty Fifty – 40/1\nNoemie De Las Vis – 40/1\nIndian River – 50/1\nWolf Rayet – 50/1\nTenter Le Tout – 50/1\nFantasy World – 66/1\nLord Byron – 80/1\nBerto Ramirez – 250/1\n\n**14:00 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle**\n\nKarbau – 9/2\nSinatra – 5/1\nJoyeuse – 15/2\nMurcia – 8/1\nTellherthename – 8/1\nSecret Squirrel – 8/1\nSixandahalf – 11/1\nBowensonfire – 12/1\nHello Neighbour – 12/1\nWilful – 12/1\nJubilee Alpha – 12/1\nAbsurde – 14/1\nHelvic Dream – 18/1\nNdaawi – 20/1\nSticktotheplan – 25/1\nTripoli Flyer – 28/1\nPinot Gris – 33/1\nWilliethebuilder – 40/1\nGibbs Island – 40/1\nHamlets Night – 40/1\nBalko Dange – 40/1\nBowmore – 40/1\nOoh Betty – 40/1\nCracking Rhapsody – 66/1\n\n**14:40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase**\n\nDinoblue – 2/1\nPanic Attach – 5/2\nSpindleberry – 4/1\nOnly By Night – 13/2\nDiva Luna – 15/2\nJuly Flower – 11/1\nTelepathique – 28/1\nAll The Glory – 100/1\nPiper Park – 100/1\n\n**15:20 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle**\n\nDoctor Steinberg – 11/4\nThedeviluno – 11/2\nMoneygarrow – 8/1\nThe Passing Wife – 9/1\nEspresso Milan – 11/1\nMondouiboy – 11/1\nSpinningayarn – 11/1\nKings Bucks – 12/1\nJohnnys Jury – 14/1\nKazansky – 14/1\nDoctor Du Mesnil – 18/1\nJalon Doudairies – 20/1\nKripticjim – 22/1\nFruit De Mer – 25/1\nHiphop De Loire – 25/1\nUbatuba – 25/1\nRoad Exile – 28/1\nPark Princess – 33/1\nThe Price Of Peace – 40/1\nSwindon Village – 66/1\nTackletommywoowoo – 66/1\nKicour La – 80/1\n\n**16:00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase**\n\nThe Jukebox Man – 3/1\nGaelic Warrior – 7/2\nJango Baie – 4/1\nHaiti Couleurs – 9/2\nInothewayurthinkin – 8/1\nGrey Dawning – 12/1\nSpillanes Tower – 12/1\nEnvoi Allen – 25/1\nFirefox – 33/1\nLHomme Presse – 50/1\nGold Tweet – 125/1\n\n**16:40 Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase**\n\nIts On The Line – 5/1\nCons Roc – 11/2\nWonderwall – 11/2\nPanda Boy – 13/2\nWrappedupinmay – 9/1\nBarton Show – 12/1\nStattler – 12/1\nChemical Energy – 14/1\nGolden Son – 14/1\nMusic Drive – 18/1\nWillitgoahead – 18/1\nShearer – 20/1\nGracchus De Balme – 28/1\nSolitary Man – 28/1\nLinelee King – 33/1\nCarnfunnock – 66/1\nKings Jet – 80/1\nPaul Marvel – 80/1\nTake All – 80/1\nKing Alex – 100/1\nWhat A Glance – 125/1\nPyleigh Court – 150/1\nWillewonga – 150/1\nLift Me Up – 200/1\n\n**17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle**\n\nKel Histoire – 4/1\nJump Allen – 15/2\nRoc Dino – 15/2\nEast India Express – 9/1\nAir Of Entitlement – 11/1\nWindsock – 11/1\nAndashan – 12/1\nKarl Des Tourendes – 14/1\nIts Bilbo – 16/1\nNurse Susan – 16/1\nAct Of Authority – 16/1\nOpen Secret – 16/1\nStede Bonnet – 16/1\nSa Fureur – 18/1\nFarfromnowhere – 20/1\nFiercely Proud – 20/1\nSaint Le Fort – 25/1\nZillow – 33/1\nHot Fuss – 33/1\nSainte Lucie – 40/1\nDa Capo Glory – 66/1\nBallykinlar – 66/1\nCharlus – 80/1\nIntellotto – 100/1\n\n_Odds viaSky Bet (correct at time of writing)_\n\n## Cheltenham Festival Day 4 TV schedule and results\n\nITV1 and ITVX will have live coverage of today’s action with their broadcast beginning at 12:45pm.\n\nRacing TV will provide the final two races of the day.\n\n## Cheltenham Festival Day 4 betting tips\n\nSpeaking to Paddy Power, racing legend Ruby Walsh has named his biggest tips for the final day of action.\n\n**1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle**\n\nI’m a fan of **PROACTIF** , who seems to have improved markedly since his win at Fairyhouse on his Irish debut. The same could be said for Macho Man, who followed him home that day, but Proactif should be good enough to give JP McManus another winner.\n\n**2.00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle**\n\nHe might not be a ’State Man’, but **KARBAU** ran really well behind Glen Kiln in the Limestone Lad Hurdle. The forecast rain will suit him more than his stablemate Murcia, and that may have swayed Paul Townend’s decision to make him his only handicap ride of the week. He’s got a really good chance.\n\n**2.40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase**\n\n**DINOBLUE** looks rock solid for my money. She was excellent when winning this race last year, and has had an ideal preparation to defend her crown. I can’t see beyond her!\n\n**3.20 – Albert Novices’ Hurdle**\n\nDoctor Steinberg has obvious claims, but this is a race that can throw up some big-priced winners. I’m siding with **ESPRESSO MILAN** , who should really enjoy this step up in trip with a strong gallop. He’s the value selection.\n\n**4.00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase**\n\n**GAELIC WARRIOR** bids to give connections a Champion Hurdle – Gold Cup double, and I’m with him. Any rain will be an advantage to him, and the race set-up should be ideal with plenty of pace on. I can see him being dropped in towards the inner, powering through on the run to the last, and the rest, as they say, is history!\n\n**4.40 – St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase**\n\nI fancy **PANDA BOY** , who was a solid handicap chaser for Martin Brassil. He qualified with wins in this discipline at Thurles and Naas. You need to be a strong stayer to win the Hunters’ Chase, and he ticks that box. He’s the most likely winner with John Gleeson on board.\n\n**5.20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle**\n\n**KEL HISTOIRE** and Jump Allen both have solid chances, and I’ve just come down on the former. His overall form is stronger, and he’s got an eye-catching jockey booked in Michael Kenneally. He can deliver the goods in the lucky last.\n\n**For more stories like this,check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook, **Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gold Cup betting tips, race card and latest odds"
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