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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Lossiemouth Storms to Victory in Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth, fitted with cheekpieces, claimed her fourth consecutive Cheltenham Festival win, defying key absences and beating main rival Brighterdaysahead by six-and-a-half lengths.
- On Tuesday, Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Prestbury Park, winning by six-and-a-half lengths under jockey Paul Townend and rewarding trainer Willie Mullins’s choice.
- Connections rerouted Lossiemouth from the Mares' Hurdle earlier this week and fitted first-time cheekpieces, a switch credited with sharpening her performance amid absent rivals Constitution Hill and State Man.
- Market support made Lossiemouth the 7/5 favourite and reflected her Cheltenham Festival record, as she won her fourth consecutive race at the event.
- Connections celebrated as Mullins secured his sixth Champion Hurdle, Ricci's third, with over 57,000 spectators watching, and 'some great days,' connections said.
- The victory positions Lossiemouth among the festival greats and invites Quevega comparisons, continuing a mares' resurgence in the race while The New Lion may target the Grade One Aintree Hurdle next month.
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