Thousands gather on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival returns for 2023 with an exciting week of racing lined up in the Cotswolds for what’s known as ‘The Greatest Show on Turf’, with race-goers disembarking at the iconic course.
Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup book the four-day meeting as perhaps the two most prestigious Grade 1 races, with Constitution Hill triumphing in Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle, showing his class winning in Canter after starting the race overwhelmingly and aggressively. Supported favourites.
Meanwhile, Rachael Blackmore returns to Cheltenham looking to create more history after a stunning win to retain the Gold Cup in 2022 – a victory that helped the Irish managers easily beat their British counterparts to easily claim the prestigious Prestbury Cup, with a whopping 18 wins. Compared to just 10 for domestic horses.
The festival provides a massive £274m boost to the local economy, a study from the University of Gloucestershire finds, and while organizers hope the rain stops, it promises an exciting week of racing regardless.
Catch up on all the action on day two from Cheltenham below:
Tips from Robbie Walsh
17.30pm – Bumper Champion
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Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 17:05
Muskada wins the annual major handicap chase
Muskada moves into the lead at the finish and up the hill, pushing six or seven lengths forward to win easily!
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:57
16.50 – The annual big handicap hunt
Dinoblue gives chase to the Global Citizen but both are pressured by Maskada and Third Time Lucki heading for the final fence.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:56
16.50 – The annual big handicap hunt
Dad’s Lad and Andy Defresne keep in touch but the Global Citizen is on top as they reach the top of the hill with three to jump.
Epson Du Houx takes third place.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:55
16.50 – The annual big handicap hunt
Global Citizen is leading the way and trying to break away from the rest of the field. Dinoblue makes it to second place and both horses jump well.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:54
16.50 – The annual big handicap hunt
They are out! Dad’s Lad makes a mistake on the first but manages to hold it. Epson Du Houx and Dinoblue are near the front.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:53
16.50 – The annual big handicap hunt
Third time lucky He finished fourth and sixth in two previous starts at the Cheltenham Festival, but the Dan Skelton-trained horse is hoping to make the breakthrough and win today.
Willie Mullins coached Dinoblue Relatively inexperienced on the fences but can be competitive, along with Final requests From Gavin Cromwell Square.
Andy Dufresne From Gordon Elliott Square is well supported by punters and is one to watch out for.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:46
What is the Cheltenham Race Channel on today?
ITV’s coverage of the Cheltenham Festival has ended but there are two more races to go today.
Here’s how you can watch it Otherwise, stay tuned to our live blog and we’ll get updates from the Grand Annual Handicap Chase at 4.50pm and the Champion Bumper at 5.30pm.
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:41
Jockey Keith Donoghue’s reaction on ITV:
“He’s a very tough horse. I knew the ground would suit me and he’d stay well. I saw Galvin second and was a little worried, hopefully someone else.”
(Getty Images)
Michael JonesMarch 15, 2023 16:35
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