Cheltenham festival 2026: racism inquiry continues before day three action – live

2026-03-12 - 10:43

News, tips, previews and more from day three’s action Day three tips | Queally accuses De Boinville | Mail Niall Good morning from Cheltenham on day three of the 2026 Cheltenham festival, and on a day when there will be a laser-sharp focus on: a) the starts; and b) Nico de Boinville, following the allegations of racial abuse levelled against Nicky Henderson’s stable jockey by the Irish amateur, Declan Queally, after a chaotic start to the Turners Novice Hurdle, the opening race on Wednesday. The stewards’ inquiry into the incident is expected to resume at the course this morning and there could presumably be a result well before De Boinville heads out for the first of his two rides on the card: Impose Toi in the Stayers’ Hurdle at 3.20pm (all times GMT), and the ever-popular Jonbon in the Ryanair Chase at 4pm. Continue reading...