Jockey Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to Jack de Bromhead after Cheltenham victory
The Cheltenham Festival concludes as we speak after what has been an exciting week of racing however not earlier than essentially the most prestigious race of the week – the Gold Cup.
It was all about Rachael Blackmore 12 months in the past on A Plus Tard and the Irishwoman has given an replace on the horse forward of its bid to defend the title.
There’s time for another packed race card together with seven thrilling races to showcase the best within the sport within the Cotswolds, together with the highly-anticipated Gold Cup.
The Irish trainers proceed to shine and can hope to triumph as soon as once more after touchdown the Prestbury Cup 12 months in the past with a mighty 18 wins in comparison with simply 10 for British-trained horses.
Follow all of our final-day protection from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival beneath:
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Ahoy Senior falls! He’s down on the fifth from final and hampers A Plus Tard who drops into final place.
Hewick and Protektorat compete for the lead.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:36
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs and A Plus Tard are each on the again. Biding their time or off the tempo?
Ahoy Senior continues to guide and eases up the tempo. Hewick is second.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:35
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Stattler pulls up earlier than he completes the primary circuit. He was effectively off the tempo on the again and Minella Indo is struggling too.
Ahoy Senior nonetheless leads as they go the grandstand.
Minella Indo is out of the Gold Cup too as he’s pulled up.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:34
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Protektorat has moved as much as third behind each Hewick and Ahoy Senior. No main strikes from Galopin Des Champs but.
Ahoy Senior leads the best way on the flip. 13 fences to go.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:33
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Ahoy Senior leads Hewick by half a size wth Protektorat and A Plus Tard say comfortably in the course of the sphere.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:32
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
And they’re off! Most of those horses appear revved up. Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senior get away effectively as does Noble Yeats – final yr’s Grand National winner.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:31
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
The horses make their method onto the course. Galopin Des Champs and A Plus Tard are the 2 fundamental runners. Bravemansgame and Ahoy Senior are each in with a shout too.
But that is the Gold Cup. Anything can occur.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:29
3.30 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs is the favorite with A Plus Tard his closest rival.
Davy Russell is one other jockey who’s stepped down from the race. Sam Ewing will trip Conflated as an alternative.
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:24
Trainer Dan Skelton on Protektorat’s possibilities within the Gold Cup:
“Today I am lucky to have chances in early races ahead of the big one, but you have made your team selection, given your team talk and you just let them get on with on with it.
“You must attempt to get pleasure from as of late and I do know there may be nothing extra I can do.
“The owners (which includes Sir Alex Ferguson) know they have a big chance, but they know it is sport and anything can happen but pressure is a privilege.”
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:21
Stay Away Fay wins the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
Here’s Harry Cobden driving Stay Away Fay to victory within the Albert Bartlett:
Michael Jones17 March 2023 15:18
