Jack Norris 
Wodhooh, ridden by Jack Kennedy, won the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The win marked a significant moment for trainer Gordon Elliott. Jade De Grugy, ridden by Paul Townend, finished second.
Gordon Elliott, with 41 previous Cheltenham winners, is aiming to repeat his golden years at the 2026 Festival. He had one victory last year and has a substantial team this year, with 146 early entries. Brighterdaysahead is entered in two races, with her best chance of a win in the Champion Hurdle.
The UMass Minutemen are set to face the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference quarterfinal matchup. UMass is coming off a 94-82 win over Ohio. Miami defeated Ohio 110-108 in overtime to close out the regular season.
A preview of the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle on day three of the Cheltenham Festival suggests Bob Olinger could repeat his victory. Teahupoo, the 2024 winner, may struggle on the drying ground. Kabral du Mathan is also considered a strong contender.
Lossiemouth’s dominant Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham helped brighten the mood after a buildup dominated by talk of civil war within racing. The opening day attendance reached a three-year high. Old Park Star also took the opener.
Tickets are now available for the Grand National 2026, which will be held from April 9-11 at Aintree Racecourse. The event includes 21 races across three days. Ticket options range from general admission to VIP hospitality packages.
Il Etait Temps, steered by jockey Paul Townend, won the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Trainer Willie Mullins secured his third win of the day. HMS Seahorse died after falling at the final flight in the BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle.
White Noise, ridden by Tom Bellamy, defied expectations to win at Cheltenham. The victory was a surprise, with bookmakers celebrating as the favourite, Bambino Fever, failed to finish in the top four. Jockey Tom Bellamy described the win as a lifelong dream.
Collin Morikawa has taken the lead in the FedEx Cup standings. This follows a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and high finishes in other PGA Tour Signature events. Akshay Bhatia has also moved up to second place after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The Texas Longhorns’ NCAA Tournament hopes are still alive despite a loss in the SEC Tournament. A weak bubble and losses by other teams vying for at-large bids are keeping them in contention. Auburn’s at-large hopes remain alive after a win.