Who are Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham entries for 2026? Learn how many entries he’s made, the races they’re running in, and which ones are most likely to win.
With a grand total of 75 wins, Nicky Henderson is the second most successful trainer in the history of the Cheltenham Festival. Looking ahead to the 2026 edition, we can only wonder: which of Nicky Henderson’s horses are competing to become the next winners on his record?
This blog will run through how many horses he’s entered and which ones are the most likely to win their respective races. And if you think you can pick out a Nicky Henderson winner, remember new customers can get a welcome bonus of up to £/€40 in free bets when you stake £/€10 with Betway.
How many horses has Nicky Henderson entered for the Cheltenham Festival?
Nicky Henderson’s a total of ten entries left to run at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham runners
Here are Nicky Henderson’s remaining entries for each race at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival:
Day three entries
Date | Time | Race | Horse |
12th March | 15:20 | Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle | Doddiethegreat / |
12th March | 15:20 | Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle | Impose Toi / |
12th March | 16:00 | Ryanair Chase | Jonbon / |
12th March | 16:40 | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle | Bold Endeavour / |
12th March | 17:20 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup | Excello / |
12th March | 17:20 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup | Jeriko Du Reponet / |
Day four entries
Date | Time | Race | Horse |
13th March | 13:20 | JCB Triumph Hurdle | Fantasy World / |
13th March | 16:00 | Cheltenham Gold Cup | Jango Baie / |
13th March | 17:20 | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle | East India Express / |
Nicky Henderson Cheltenham entries to watch out for
You may now know which horses Nicky Henderson has entered for the Festival, but which ones are worth considering in your bets? Here are his strongest looking competitors for 2026:
Jango Baie (Gold Cup) – The seven-year-old is in fine form after winning three times in his last six races, and with Cheltenham winning experience after victory in the 2025 Arkle Novices’ Chase, Jango Baie has every chance.
Jonbon (Ryanair Chase) – As he finished second in the 2025 Champion Chase after a mistake early on, he’ll have plenty of drive to win at Cheltenham in 2026. With three wins in the last six races too, his good form indicates a positive result is on the cards.
How to bet on Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham entries
Now that you know who Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham entries are, you might believe you’re ready to bet on the Cheltenham Festival.
Before you do, if you’re still unsure, make sure you have a look at our useful guide on how to bet on the Cheltenham Festival to ensure that you give yourself the best opportunity to make bets that suit you and to improve your betting tactics!
