Cheltenham Day 2 Entries: 2026 Festival Wednesday Runners
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival features the Champion Chase as the headline act, a race where Majborough will take to the track.
Despite losing in the Arkle Chase last year at odds on, he's odds on again to win this year, and the banker of the meeting for some people.
The Cheltenham day 2 entries are out, and as we countdown to the festival on Free Bets we've got the full cards below, as well as the biggest talking points.
Cheltenham Day 2 Entries Revealed
Below are the confirmed entries for day two of the Cheltenham Festival, with the final field being officially confirmed on Monday.
Alongside the runners, you'll see we have betting odds from a range of betting sites so you can get a feel for the current market.
And of course, if you're looking to bet on the meeting now, our dedicated Cheltenham free bets page is home to the latest offers from leading bookmakers.
Key Talking Points from Cheltenham Day 2 Entries
Want to know the headlines from the entry phase, here's the biggest talking points:
- Might Park (Willie Mullins) is no longer entered in the Turners Novices' Hurdle, so looks highly likely to run in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle on day one of the meeting
- Doctor Steinberg (Willie Mullins) is also out of the Turners, meaning the 3/1 Albert Bartlett favourite is seemingly heading there
- Just three out of the 18 entered in the Brown Advisory are trained in the UK
- Jonbon remains in the Champion Chase but unlikely to run
1:20pm Turners Novices' Hurdle
Mighty Park is out of the Turners Novices' Hurdle and that's the biggest news from Wednesday's entries.
Talk The Talk and No Drama This End are likely to battle it out for favouritism from now onwards.
2:00pm Brown Advisory Novices' Chase
Just three of the remaining 18 runners are British trained, in a race that looks almost certain to go to the Irish, unless Wendigo has something to say about it.
Final Demand for Willie Mullins currently leads the market.
2:40pm BetMGM Cup
New sponsors for the former Coral Cup, but the same wide open feel to this contest as it's 15/2 the field.
Just one horse is in single figures according to the betting, and it's likely to stay that way until the day of the race.
3:20pm Cross Country Chase
Something different and fun, the Cross Country Chase is now a handicap and that's reflected in the betting.
Last year's winner Stumptown is coming back to try and defend his crown off a higher mark.
4:00pm Champion Chase
One of the week's bankers in the eyes of some, Majborough heads the market for Willie Mullins.
As we stand now, he's odds on to win this, perhaps a reflection of the race quality as much as his ability.
4:40pm Grand Annual
Another wide open big field handicap, with Be Aware the current market leader for Dan Skelton.
It'll be fast and furious, with a full field going to post.
5:20pm Champion Bumper
The only flat race of the Cheltenham Festival and with plenty still in it, we'll also see a full field here.
The market is open, and you can't help but feel we're all sat waiting for a gamble to develop.
