Learn who Paul Nicholls’ entries are for Cheltenham in 2026. Discover how many entries he’s made, which races they’ll be running in, and which horses are likely to win!
With 50 wins under his belt before 2026, Paul Nicholls is the third most successful trainer in the history of the Cheltenham Festival. As the 2026 edition of Cheltenham gets closer, who could be the next to add themselves to his winners’ list?
This blog will take a look at which runners Paul Nicholls has entered and who’s looking like his strongest competitors in their respective races.
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How many horses has Paul Nicholls entered for the Cheltenham Festival?
Paul Nicholls has got seven Cheltenham entries left to run at the Festival.
Paul Nicholls’ Cheltenham runners
Here’s the current list of entries made by Paul Nicholls for day three and four at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival:
Day three and four entries
Date | Time | Race | Horse |
12th March | 14:00 | Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase | Regent’s Stroll / |
12th March | 16:40 | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle | Absolutely Doyen / |
12th March | 17:20 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup | Il Ridoto / |
12th March | 17:20 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup | Insurrection / |
13th March | 14:00 | William Hill County Handicap Hurdle | Jubilee Alpha / |
13th March | 16:40 | Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase | Shearer / |
13th March | 16:40 | Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase | Golden Son / |
Paul Nicholls’ Cheltenham entries to watch out for
Regent’s Stroll / (Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase) – Placing in the top three in all of his last six races, he’s in strong form. Cheltenham 2026 presents the perfect opportunity for Nicholls to win the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase for the second year in a row, with Regent’s Stroll being more than capable of completing the job.
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