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…..I think tomorrow is ‘yellow highlight day’;


Cheltenham Festival 2026: Confirmation & Declaration Schedule



Race Day6-Day Confirmation Date48-Hour Declaration DateDeclaration Time
Day 1: Champion Day (Tue 10 Mar)Wed 4 MarchSun 8 March10:00 am
Day 2: Ladies Day (Wed 11 Mar)Thu 5 MarchMon 9 March10:00 am
Day 3: St Patrick's (Thu 12 Mar)Fri 6 MarchTue 10 March10:00 am
Day 4: Gold Cup Day (Fri 13 Mar)Sat 7 MarchWed 11 March10:00 am
 
only been really doing ante post for 5 or 6 years but can't remember a festival im looking forward to more than this. arkle,supreme,turners,browns and gold cup look outstanding races and lossie going champion is the story that the churdle needed imo.

bring on the decs!!
 
Wow. That Hill is going to feel even more lung bursting . Good luck to any dodgy non stayers!
 
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Many ideas people of the 'Cup' winner, Best Years Yet runs 3.30 today @ Naas instead.

66/1 on opening, into 8/1 now..
 
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Evening all. Am I allowed to ask for a pub recommendation on this thread? If so, I'm looking at either Bath or Bristol on Thursday. If anyone happens to know any decent establishments that will be showing the races, I would be extremely grateful. Thank you
 
4 places in the Supreme for PP/Sky