Ryanair Chase Result - Cheltenham Festival Results Today 2026

Updated on: 12th March 2026, 16:11

Heart Wood (9/2) produced a performance of immense bravery to land the 2026 Ryanair Chase, fending off the persistent challenge of the odds-on favourite Jonbon in a pulsating finish on St Patrick's Thursday.

Winner: Heart Wood (9/2)

In a race that lived up to its billing as a tactical masterpiece, Heart Wood took up the running and refused to be headed. Despite Jonbon's late surge, the Henry de Bromhead-trained seven-year-old found another gear under Rachael Blackmore to secure the Grade 1 title.

Full Finishing Order

Position	Horse	Starting Price
1st	Heart Wood	9/2
2nd	Jonbon	2/1f

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