The going for day three of The Cheltenham Festival in 2026, St Patrick’s Thursday, is: Good, Good to Soft in places

Going Stick reading: 6.1 at 09:30 today

Action moves to the New Course today, with the first two days having taken place on the Old Course.

It was dry yesterday and overnight. There was selective watering overnight, with 3-5mm of moisture applied.

It is forecast to be mainly dry this morning with some drizzle. Rain (2-3mm) is predicted for this afternoon. Wind speeds are forecast to build throughout the day, with gusts reaching 40-45mph.

NON-RUNNERS TODAY

2.00pm Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2)

2 Sixmilebridge (Going)

15 Old Cowboy (Self Certificate, Temperature)

3.20pm Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1)

4 Gwennie May Boy (Self Certificate, Lame)

4.00pm Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)

2 Croke Park (Self Certificate, Bruised Foot)

5.20pm Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase

12 Uncle Bert (Going)