Learn who Dan Skelton’s Cheltenham entries are for 2026. Find out the number of entries he’s made, which races they’ll run in, and their chances of winning.
Dan Skelton is quickly becoming a recognised name at the Cheltenham Festival. Ahead of the 2026 festival, he’s achieved 11 wins, with 15 more required to match Jonjo O’Neill and Tom Dreaper’s records.
With Cheltenham upon us, which of Dan Skelton’s entries for 2026 could help him get closer to becoming one of the elite trainers at the festival?
Below, we’ll run through all his entries, covering which races they’ll be in and which of his runners look like the best prospects. Of course, this list might change slightly as we approach the races, so we’ll also update ahead of each day.
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How many horses has Dan Skelton entered for the Cheltenham Festival?
Dan Skelton has 13 entries left to run at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Dan Skelton’s Cheltenham runners
Here are Dan Skelton’s entries for day three and four at Cheltenham in 2026:
Day three and four entries
Date | Time | Race | Horse |
12th March | 13:20 | Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle | Mille Et Une Vies / |
12th March | 14:40 | Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle | Take No Chances / |
12th March | 15:20 | Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle | Kabral Du Mathan / |
12th March | 16:40 | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle | Supremely West / |
12th March | 16:40 | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle | Ace of Spades / |
13th March | 13:20 | JCB Triumph Hurdle | Maestro Conti / |
13th March | 14:00 | William Hill County Handicap Hurdle | Tellherthename / |
13th March | 14:00 | William Hill County Handicap Hurdle | Sinnatra / |
13th March | 14:40 | Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase | Panic Attack / |
13th March | 15:20 | Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle | Moneygarrow / |
13th March | 16:00 | Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase | Grey Dawning / |
13th March | 17:20 | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle | Nurse Susan / |
13th March | 17:20 | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle | Charlus / |
Dan Skelton Cheltenham entries to watch out for
Grey Dawning (Gold Cup) – After victory in the Turners Novices’ Chase in 2024, Grey Dawning has proven winning experience at the Cheltenham Festival. Considering he cruised to victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock earlier in the season, he deserves to be considered a tough challenger.
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