Cheltenham Hunters' Chase Results 2026 - Cheltenham Festival Results 2026

Updated on: 13th March 2026, 16:56

Barton Snow (9/2) landed the 2026 Princess Royal Challenge Cup in emphatic style, showing superior jumping ability to fend off the joint-favourite Its On The Line in a gripping finish to the Festival Hunters' Chase.

Winner: Barton Snow (9/2)

In the "Gold Cup" for amateur riders, Barton Snow proved himself a class above. Having travelled strongly throughout, he took up the running two out and, despite a determined challenge from Its On The Line on the run-in, kept finding more to land the spoils under a composed ride.

Princess Royal Challenge Cup Result

Position	Horse	Starting Price
1st	Barton Snow	9/2
2nd	Its On The Line	7/2f
3rd	Music Drive	33/1

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