Cheltenham Day 4: All you need to know on Gold Cup day

The Irish challenge has dominated the big one recently, but will that end today?

READY TO GO: Willie Mullins trained horses on the gallops on day four of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Photo Mike Egerton/PA Wire. 

THE BIG ONE

The Gold Cup at 4pm is the pinnacle of our sport, says Ruby. 

The Irish challenge has dominated recently, but Darren expects that to end today, with Jango Baie his fancy.

Or will it be a triffic afternoon for Harry Redknapp, whose King George winner The Jukebox Man is among the fancies? 

GOOD MORNING FROM RUBY

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THURSDAY'S FULL CARD

1.20 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 

2.00 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) 

2.40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) 

3.20 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 

4.00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) 

4.40 Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase 

5.20  Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

REGRETS

Here's today's chat with Brendan and Ruby, where our man reveals his biggest Cheltenham regret. 

DARREN'S TIPS

Darren Norris Day 4 Cheltenham

Prestbury Cup 

Latest score: Ireland 11  Britain 10