Thousands collect for first day at Cheltenham competition
The Cheltenham Festival is again for 2023 with an exhilarating week of racing lined up within the Cotswolds for what is called ‘The Greatest Show on Turf’, as racegoers descend on the enduring course.
The Champion Hurdle and the Gold Cup bookend the four-day assembly as maybe the 2 highest-profile Grade 1 races, with Constitution Hill triumphing within the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, exhibiting his class to win at a canter after beginning because the overwhelming, heavily-backed favorite.
Meanwhile, Rachael Blackmore returns to Cheltenham seeking to create extra historical past after an astounding win to retain the Gold Cup in 2022 –a victory that helped the Irish trainers triumph handily over their British counterparts to simply land the distinguished Prestbury Cup, with a mighty 18 wins in comparison with simply 10 for the house horses.
The competition supplies a large £274m increase to the native economic system, a research from the University of Gloucestershire has discovered, and whereas organisers will probably be hoping the rain holds off, it guarantees to be an thrilling week of racing regardless.
Follow all of the Day 3 motion from Cheltenham beneath:
Paul Townend given five-day ban after Energumene victory
Jockey Paul Townend has been given a five-day ban for his profitable journey on Energumene within the Champion Chase on the Cheltenham Festival yesterday.
Stewards on the racecourse felt Townend allowed his horse “to drift left handed when insufficiently clear causing interference” and have handed him a five-day ban which received’t begin instantly.
Racing followers and pundits felt the suspension was very harsh on Townend.
Energumene defended his Champion Chase crown to grow to be the primary back-to-back winner of the day two characteristic since Altior in 2018 and 2019.
Here’s the steward’s verdict:
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:47
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
5:30 Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Amirite, Idas Boy, Royal Thief 12/1
Anightinlambourn, Monbeg Genius, Next Destination 14/1
Annual Inviticus, Beauport, Guetapan Collonges 16/1
Fakiera, Folcano, Punitive, Rapper 20/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:40
Cheltenham Festival Day 3
Jack Rathborn16 March 2023 10:33
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
4:50 Mares Novices Hurdle
Magical Zoe, Princess Zoe 9/1
Halka Du Tabert, Under Control 12/1
Ahorsewithnoname, Foxy Girl, Harmonya Maker, Kateira, Ladybank, Nikini 16/1
Endless Escape, Mullenbeg, Saylavee, Zefania, Zenta 20/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:32
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
4:10 Magners Plate Handicap Chase
Adamantly Chosen, Il Ridoto 15/2
Balco Coastal, French Dynamite, Frero Banbou, Midnight River 10/1
Datsalrightgino, Fastorslow, Fugitif 12/1
I Am Maximus, Kilcruit 14/1
Bold Endeavour, Call Me Lyreen, Champagne Gold, Dads Lad, Elixir Du Nutz, Embitered, Fil Dor, Fusil Raffles, Gemirande, Midnight Run 20/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:25
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
Maries Rock, Teahupoo 7/2
Flooring Porter, Home By The Lee 11/2
Gold Tweeet, Sir Gerhard 12/1
Ashdale Bob, Paisley Park 16/1
Asterion Forlonge, Henri Le Farceur 20/1
Dashel Drasher, Haut En Couleurs, Hewick, Sharjah 25/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:18
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
Fakir D’Oudairies, French Dynamite, Haut En Couleurs 14/1
Chacun Pour Soi, Funambule Sivola 25/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:11
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
2:10 Pertemps Network Final
Maxxum, Perceval Legallois, Walking On Air 7/1
An Tailliur, Salvador Ziggy 9/1
Captain Morgs, Good Time Jonny, Steal A March 12/1
Botox Has, Hector Javilex 16/1
Glimpse Of Gala, Green Book, Itchy Feet, Mill Green, Wakool 25/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 10:04
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 odds
1.30 Turners Novices Chase
Balco Coastal, Stage Star 10/1
Dysart Dynamo, Journey With Me 12/1
Adamantly Chosen, James Du Berlais 14/1
Hollow Games, I Am Maximus 20/1
Michael Jones16 March 2023 09:57
Ruby Walsh’s suggestions for Day 3
Former jockey Ruby Walsh spoke to Paddy Power about right this moment’s races and gave his picks for the potential winners. Here’s who the Irishman is backing on Day 3:
13.30 – Turners Novices’ Chase: Mighty Potter
14.50 – Ryanair Chase: Shishkin
15.30 – Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle: Teahupoo
16.10 – Magners Plate: Frero Banbou
16.50 – Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle: Halka Du Tabert
17.30 – Kim Muir Handicap Chase: Stumptown
Michael Jones16 March 2023 09:50