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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Lossiemouth Storms to Victory in Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth, fitted with cheekpieces, claimed her fourth consecutive Cheltenham Festival win, defying key absences and beating main rival Brighterdaysahead by six-and-a-half lengths.
- On Tuesday, Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Prestbury Park, winning by six-and-a-half lengths under jockey Paul Townend and rewarding trainer Willie Mullins’s choice.
- Connections rerouted Lossiemouth from the Mares' Hurdle earlier this week and fitted first-time cheekpieces, a switch credited with sharpening her performance amid absent rivals Constitution Hill and State Man.
- Market support made Lossiemouth the 7/5 favourite and reflected her Cheltenham Festival record, as she won her fourth consecutive race at the event.
- Connections celebrated as Mullins secured his sixth Champion Hurdle, Ricci's third, with over 57,000 spectators watching, and 'some great days,' connections said.
- The victory positions Lossiemouth among the festival greats and invites Quevega comparisons, continuing a mares' resurgence in the race while The New Lion may target the Grade One Aintree Hurdle next month.
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Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Latest results, tips and race winners from Ladies Day
It’s Ladies Day at Cheltenham (Picture: PA) The 2026 Cheltenham Festival continues with what is hopefully another action-packed day of horse racing drama. On Tuesday, it was Lossiemouth who stole the headlines with a dominant performance, claiming victory in the Champion Hurdle to make it four wins from four at the Festival. Now on Ladies Day, Willie Mullins will be looking for another winner from one his star horses, Majborough, in the Queen Mo…
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