Eire are set to reach on the 2026 Cheltenham Competition with a powerful staff that would dominate the assembly as soon as once more.
Main running shoes Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Henry De Bromhead all have large probabilities in the important thing races around the week.
Since its inauguration in 2014, Eire have received 9 of the 13 renewals of the Prestbury Cup, beating the house staff (Nice Britain) for the trophy. In 2025, Eire defeated Nice Britain 20-8, their biggest margin of luck since 2021.
Giant Hopes in Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth seems set to hold Eire’s large hopes within the Champion Hurdle on day one of the crucial assembly. The famous person mare is the two/1 favorite within the Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting odds for the premier hurdles contest within the game.
With 13 victories from 16 begins over hurdles, Lossiemouth may be one of the crucial well-liked Cheltenham tips for the 2026 Champion Hurdle. She has been triumphant on either one of her runs this season, with wins going her manner at Grade One degree within the Morgiana Hurdle (Punchestown) and December Hurdle (Leopardstown).
Lossiemouth wins a NINTH grade 1 🤯
Brighterdaysahead simply CANNOT catch within the December Hurdle 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Es7yAyLzsc
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) December 29, 2025
Lossiemouth has been victorious in all 3 of her appearances on the Cheltenham Competition. She received the Triumph Hurdle in 2023, whilst in 2024 and 2025, she was once too just right for her opponents within the Mares’ Hurdle. Good fortune this 12 months can be her greatest win but on the assembly.
Irish Horses Dominate Gold Cup Image
The primary two horses from the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup will renew their competition within the characteristic race of the assembly this 12 months, and it may well be one of the crucial duals of the week. Inothewayurthinkin, educated via Gavin Cromwell in County Meath, and Galopin Des Champs, educated via Willie Mullins in County Carlow, are being ready for any other shot on the Gold Cup.
Inothewayurthinkin prevailed on his debut within the 3m2f contest in 2025. He relished the stiff observe at Cheltenham, including to his triumph within the Kim Muir Problem Cup from the 2024 assembly. If he can protect his crown for his Irish teacher, he’s going to develop into handiest the fourth horse to win in back-to-back renewals this century.
Two-time winner Galopin Des Champs may be no stranger to luck within the Gold Cup, successful the primary prize in 2023 and 2024. Mullins is assured of any other large run from his horse. On the age of 10, he’s going to develop into the oldest winner of the race since Cool Morning time in 1998 if he regains his crown.
Giant Hopes in Stayers Hurdle and Champion Chase
Bob Olinger and Rachael Blackmore! 💯
He’s STILL unbeaten at Cheltenham and wins the @paddypower Stayers’ Hurdle 👏 pic.twitter.com/6jH0i1sE8F
— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) March 13, 2025
Teahupoo has been the standout runner within the 3m hurdles department this season, and he’s going to line up within the Stayers’ Hurdle as the nice and cozy favorite for Eire. Gordon Elliott’s runner was once 2d within the Championship race in 2025, however he’s fancied to move one position higher.
On day two of the assembly, Marine Nationale heads the sector for the Queen Mom Championship Chase. He’s going to tackle fellow Irish raider Majborough within the 2m chase contest.
The 2026 Cheltenham Competition takes position between Tuesday, 9th of March and Friday, 12th of March. There are 28 races around the week, with one Championship contest scheduled for on a daily basis.
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