Day three of the Cheltenham Festival saw plenty of dramatic finishes, with Ask Brewster’s victory in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase being a particular highlight. Road To Home looked like he had the race won, but jockey Shane Cotter managed to just edge it. The race was described as a dramatic finish to day three.
Ask Brewster’s Kim Muir Triumph
Glengouly and Ask Brewster were taking it in turns to set the pace early in the Kim Muir. Monbeg Genius and Prends Garde A Toi both made good ground during the race. Daily Present, last year’s winner, came from right down the pack. Ask Brewster is about a length clear though.
Charlie Poste noted that Ask Brewster was a dramatic winner. According to Andrew Thornton, Ask Brewster was getting along a little scruffy over the last two fences, but Shane Cotter found enough to galvanise him. He added that it was a tough performance, but the horse won quite cosy in the end.
Road To Home came with a withering challenge, but Ask Brewster deserved success.
Prestbury Cup Update
Going into the final day of the 2026 Festival, it is Britain 10-11 Ireland in the Prestbury Cup, which is awarded to the country with the most winning trainers at Cheltenham.
Jockey and Trainer Standings
Paul Townend is the leading jockey so far at Cheltenham. He has three winners and four runners-up from 11 rides so far. Harry Skelton is in second place with two winners, a second-place and three thirds.
Willie Mullins is the leading trainer, with five wins. Nicky Henderson has three.
- Paul Townend: 3 wins, 4 runners-up
- Harry Skelton: 2 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds
- Willie Mullins: 5 wins
- Nicky Henderson: 3 wins
Looking Ahead to Gold Cup Day
The final day will include the following races:
- 14:00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
- 14:40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
- 16:00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase
- 16:40 – St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase
- 17:20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Paddy Brennan said that tomorrow is Christmas day and that it will be quite a race. Join us tomorrow for the big one – Gold Cup Day – from 12:45 GMT.