Day 4 · Gold Cup Day · Fri 19 Mar 2027 · New Course

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

HurdleHandicap2m 4f4yo+, conditional jockeysOff time TBC

2027 editionAnte-postUpdated 14 September 2026, 01:00 BSTStale

Cheltenham Festival 2027

2027 ante-post market

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Ante-post entries are added to the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle as bookmakers price up the 2027 market. Declarations follow 48 hours before the race.

2026 Festival

2026 result

Past winners

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 2026 result
Pos	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	SP	Beaten
1st (winner)	Air Of Entitlement	Henry de Bromhead	not yet known	—
2nd	Hot Fuss	Tom Dascombe	not yet known	—	—

SourcesESPN (opens in a new tab)accessed 14 September 2026

The result that decided the 2026 Prestbury Cup (Ireland 15–13). Winning margin 2¾ lengths.

History

Past winners in our database

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle: winners in our database
Year	Winner	Trainer	Jockey	SP
2026	Air Of Entitlement	Henry de Bromhead	not yet known	—

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About the race

About the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

The Festival finale for conditional jockeys — the race that decided the 2026 Prestbury Cup.

Distance: 2m 4f
Race type: Handicap Hurdle
Age conditions: 4yo+, conditional jockeys
Course: New Course

Editorial

Analysis & guides

All analysis

Race report
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Review: Results, Records and a 15–13 Prestbury Cup
The verified results of the 2026 Festival, the Mullins and Townend titles, the three big-priced shocks and the last-race arithmetic that decided the Prestbury Cup.
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Explainer
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The Prestbury Cup Explained: What It Is, How It Is Scored and Why Ireland Keeps Winning
The Ireland-versus-Britain scoreboard that runs through Festival week — how it is counted, the 2022–2026 results, the 2026 last-race arithmetic, and the reasons for Irish dominance that our data can actually support.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20264 min read

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle?

The 2027 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle is scheduled for Friday, 19 March 2027 — Day 4 (Gold Cup Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the New Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.

Who won the 2026 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle?

Air Of Entitlement won the 2026 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle, trained by Henry de Bromhead. Hot Fuss finished second.

How long is the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle?

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle is run over 2m 4f on the New Course at Cheltenham. It is a Handicap Hurdle for 4yo+, conditional jockeys.