Thousands collect for first day at Cheltenham competition
The Cheltenham Festival is again for 2023 with an exciting week of racing lined up within the Cotswolds for what is called ‘The Greatest Show on Turf’, as racegoers descend on the long-lasting 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 trying 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 gives a large £274m increase to the native financial system, a examine from the University of Gloucestershire has discovered, and whereas organisers shall be hoping the rain holds off, it guarantees to be an thrilling week of racing regardless.
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Who gained at Cheltenham in the present day?
Tuesday opened with Champion Day with Nicky Henderson’s unbeaten Constitution Hill and Honeysuckle having fun with very good races.
Wednesday noticed an equally entertaining Ladies Day as Energumene and Delta Work had been among the many big-name winners, whereas St Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, earlier than the Festival’s massive climax with the Gold Cup on Friday
Michael Jones15 March 2023 18:22
Cheltenham Festival
The massive wins of the day go to Delta Work and Energumene who regained the titles they gained final yr however the story of the day goes to teenager John Gleeson who rode A Dream To Share to victory within the Champion Bumper.
The Cheltenham Festival returns tomorrow and we’ll have all of the updates, suggestions and skilled opinions to convey you then.
Michael Jones15 March 2023 18:04
A Dream To Share wins the Champion Bumper
What a sense for 18-year-old John Gleeson who rides his first winner at Cheltenham!
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:58
Stewards Enquiry outcome
The stewards have seemed on the incident within the Champion Bumper and there’s no adjustments to the ultimate outcome.
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:57
Cheltenham Festival Day Two outcome
A moist and windy day at Cheltenham involves an in depth but it surely was one other wonderful day of horse racing – particularly for some former champions.
Energumene takes the headlines after retaining his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown with a dominant 10-length win. Here are the total outcomes:
13:30 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle – Impaire Et Passe 5/2
14:10- Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase – The Real Whacker 8/1
14:50 – Coral Cup Hurdle (Handicap Hurdle Race) – Langer Dan 9/1
15:30 – Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase – Energumene 6/5 Fav
16:10 – Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase – Delta Work 11/10 Fav
16:50 – Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase – Maskada 22/1
17:30 – Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open NH Flat Race) – A Dream To Share 7/2
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:54
A Dream To Share wins Champion Bumper
No, the profitable horse A Dream To Share isn’t affected by the steward’s enquiry.
What a ultimate race for Day Two, the youngest jockey and the oldest coach within the race combining there for a fairtyale success within the Bumper.
18-year-old John Gleeson having his first Festival experience for 86-year-old coach John Kiely.
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:49
Stewards Enquiry
There’s a steward’s enquiry over the tip of the Champion Bumper after 4 horses collided with one another. The winner A Dream To Share shouldn’t be affected although.
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:44
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:40
A Dream To Share wins the Champion Bumper!
A Dream To Share comes by to win the Champion Bumper, what a outcome!
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:38
17.30 – Champion Bumper
Western Diego, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, is making a push and will get to the entrance. A Dream To Share is chasing although.
Michael Jones15 March 2023 17:37
