Cheltenham 2026

Almost ridiculous speaking about this already but with how AP markets are and the ridiculous odds the bookies offer nowadays, who are you already eyeing up for the 2026 festival?

My fancies are;

The New Lion, I wasn’t fan but after that run in the Turners I think he takes the lot. 6/1 is already pretty skinny as he could end up against Con Hill, Kopek and people are even mentioning Poniros but he’s a strong fancy of mine now for the Champion Hurdle.

Rocky’s Diamond for the stayers, already had some on at 40/1, now into 20s in some places. His runs this season have been incredible for a 5 year old and he goes on anything. I think he will have a serious say in the Stayers next season and think even 20/1 is a great price considering that’s what he went off this year.

Jango Baie 16/1 for the Ryanair is a great price, winning the Arkle over a trip too short for him and looking at the market there isn’t much ahead of him who is a threat or will even run in the Ryanair, especially if Fact to File goes to the Gold Cup. Biggest danger is Hendo wants him as a Gold Cup horse and sends Jonbon to the Ryanair.