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Cheltenham Festival 2026

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Queen Mother Next For Newmill

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Newmill is likely to go straight to Cheltenham for the Queen Mother Champion Chase without another run.

The eight-year-old booked his place in the two-mile showpiece on March 15 when winning the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles a week ago and is a best-priced 40-1.

'He´s in good form. I would think he will go directly to Cheltenham without a run,' said trainer John Joseph Murphy.

'He is best when fresh so we will keep him that way and fingers crossed for the big day.'

? PA Sport

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