Day 4 (Friday March 19) brings the curtain down on the 2027 Cheltenham Festival, but not before saving the best of the feature races for last. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the pinnacle of jumps racing. Situated in the middle of a tremendous full day of racing, we will be updating with our Cheltenham Day 4 tips here.
Below are our tips from our leading team for day four of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Cheltenham Day 4 Races
Day four is the most anticipated of the Cheltenham Festival, with the Cheltenham Gold Cup the feature race on the card at 4:00pm with Galopin Des Champs bidding for glory. The Triumph Hurdle and Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle are the two other Grade 1 races during the afternoon, while the County Hurdle is one of the toughest betting heats of the week.
1.20pm – Triumph Hurdle
Day 4 opens with the Triumph Hurdle. This is the Grade 1 championship for juveniles (horses aged four), who are at the beginning of their jumps careers. A wide open renewal of the Triumph Hurdle will see plenty line up with chances, but two prominent figures in the betting at Proactif and Selma De Vary. Minella Study, Macho Man and Maestro Conti all look classy four-year-olds and add more depth to the race.
2.00pm – County Hurdle
This race is usually a blur of action, not just because of the speed over the shortest trip, but because it often houses the joint biggest field at the Festival (26 runners). Some of the biggest handicap gambles have been landed here in recent years, so watch out for any runners subject to strong market support. The 2026 renewal will see a number of progressive handicappers line up and Murcia and Khrisma are two that have caught the eye this season. Karbau and I Started A Joke are another pair that could feature prominently.
2.40pm – Mares’ Chase
The Mares’ Chase had a new place on the schedule for the 2025, being run as race three on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. Run over 2m 4f, it’s always a competitive contest with some strong Irish-trained runners lining up. Dinoblue was a superb winner of the Mares’ Chase last season and she’s well fancied to retain her crown. However, some smart mares will take her on with Paddy Power Gold Cup and Coral Gold Cup heroine Panic Attack looking to land another big pot, whilst Spindleberry is a top notch chaser as well.
3.20pm – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle directly precedes the big one, with future Gold Cup hopefuls often competing. Doctor Steinberg won impressively at Leopardstown during the Dublin Racing Festival and is a leading fancy for the 2026 renewal. Thedeviluno looks a progressive staying handicapper and is well fancied, Sortudo and I’ll Sort That add more potential depth to the race.
4.00pm – Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Gold Cup itself takes place in the centre of the card. Run over an often gruelling 3m2f, it is the utmost test of stamina, jumping and bravery at the Festival. Inothewayurthinkin looks to win back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups, but a hugely competitive field line up. King George VI Chase hero The Jukebox Man and last year’s Arkle hero Jango Baie are another brace of stars entered.
4.40pm – Hunter Chase
The Hunter Chase, the third and final race for amateur riders, takes place after the Gold Cup over the same course. It is the most prestigious race of its nature in Britain. Wonderwall is a leading contender for the 206 renewal, as he looks to retain the title. Its On The Line has long been one of the premier hunter chasers and is prominent in the betting, whilst Panda Boy and Stattler are two proven stayers lining up.
5.20pm – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle for conditional jockeys is the final contest. In the past, some big names have been unleashed from down the pecking order of their respective stables. A hugely competitive renewal of the Martin Pipe will conclude the 2026 festival and Rock Dino, A Pai De Nom and The Passing Wife could be three challengers for the crown.
Cheltenham Day 4 Trends
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Cheltenham Free Bets For Friday
Free Bet offers for Cheltenham will be particularly prevalent on Friday at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. One which has already arrived is this: bet365’s BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS.
Bet365’s £30 Free Bet offer can be used to bet on any of the races on the Friday of the Cheltenham Festival. Other free bets available for the Friday of Cheltenham include BOYLE Sports, who are Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets, whilst Dabble have an eye-catching Bet £10 Get £10 free bets promotion available.
Finding The Best Odds On Day 4 Of The Cheltenham Festival
Once you’ve picked your horses for Day 4 of Cheltenham Festival, it’s important to find the best odds for your selections. Here at GG, we aim to make that as simple as possible for you!
It could be a hugely competitive days race on day 4 as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Triumph Hurdle and Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle look trappy betting heats for punters.
The Gold Cup will see plenty battle it out for favouritism and Jango Baie is around an 11/2 chance for Nicky Henderson, whilst last year’s winner Inothewayurthinkin has been well backed in recent days and is around the 7/1 mark..
Other Days Of Cheltenham Festival
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