Day three of the 2026 Cheltenham Pageant unfolds on St. Patrick’s Thursday, following intense drama from the day before today. Tensions boiled over between jockeys Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville within the opening race of day two.
Jockey Confrontation After False Begins
A number of false begins within the first race led to a heated trade. Nico de Boinville shouted at rival Declan Queally earlier than the off. The Irish novice jockey, using in entrance of his kids, referred to as the incident “horrific.”
Queally acknowledged: “I am an novice. I’ve come over right here using in entrance of my children and [have to deal with] that. Horrific.”
He later accused de Boinville of repeated racial abuse. De Boinville declined to handle the claims.
Ryanair Chase Takes Heart Stage
Consideration shifts to the 4pm Ryanair Chase, a spotlight of the day. Reality To File, victor within the Irish Gold Cup, emerges as a prime contender amongst favorites.
Coach Willie Mullins maintains his sturdy kind, triumphing within the Champion Hurdle aboard Lossiemouth and the Queen Mom Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps.
