Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Favorites and Results
Thousands gather for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival returns in 2023 with an exciting week of racing in the Cotswolds known as ‘The Greatest Show on Turf’ as racegoers descend on the legendary circuit.
The Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup conclude the four-day meeting as perhaps the two most iconic Grade 1 races, with Constitution Hill triumphing in Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle and showing his class winning at the canter after starting out as overwhelming. heavy-backed favorite.
Meanwhile, Rachael Blackmore returns to Cheltenham to make more history after a stunning win to retain the Gold Cup in 2022 – a win that helped the Irish coaches triumph over their British counterparts with ease and the the prestigious Prestbury Cup with a mighty 18 victories compared to just 10 for the home horses.
A study by the University of Gloucestershire has found that the festival will provide a massive £274m boost to the local economy, and while organizers are hoping the rain will stop, it promises to be an exciting week of racing nonetheless.
Follow all the action from Day 2 from Cheltenham below:
Looking forward to the second day
Tomorrow’s race will have the Champion Chase where last year’s winner Energumene runs in the colors of Brighton & Hove Alboin owner Tony Bloom to reclaim the trophy.
We will have more live updates when the race starts again at 1:30pm.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 6:06 p.m
Cheltenham results today: all race winners at the 2023 festival
Tuesday kicks off Champion Day and all eyes are on Nicky Henderson’s undefeated Constitution Hill as last year’s winner Honeysuckle competes in the Mares’ Hurdle for glory in what may be her final race.
Wednesday is Ladies Day and St. Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday before the big highlight of the festival with the Gold Cup takes place on Friday.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 6:00 p.m
Coach Willie Mullins on Racing TV:
“We are very happy to have two winners today. I had a cup of tea and thought this is over, I couldn’t see him win until the other horse fell but you need luck.
“He has a lot of stamina, but he hasn’t gained the weight I thought he would. I think the Irish National might come too soon for him. That was a tough race.”
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:56 p.m
Result of the National Hunt Novices chase
1 Gaillard du Mesnil – 10/11
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:44 p.m
GAILLARD DU MESNIL WINS THE PURSUIT OF THE NOVICES
Chemical Energy jumps the last fence in the lead but Patrick Mullins, riding Gaillard Du Mesnil, shifts the horse into a different gear and sprints past to claim victory!
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:40 p.m
National Hunt of Novices
Mahler mission is over! He falls second to last despite a big lead.
Chemical Energy moves forward, with Gaillard Du Mesnil picking up the pace.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:39 p.m
National Hunt of Novices
Mahler Mission and Mister Coffey lead the trail down the hill to the last three fences. Chemical Energy is in third place with Gaillard Du Mesnil.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:38 p.m
National Hunt of Novices
Gaillard Du Mesnil is moving through the field and is just behind the leaders in sixth place.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:37 p.m
National Hunt of Novices
A mistake by Fakiera drops him to fourth while Bellatrxsa moves up front. Minella Crooner is at the forefront.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:36 p.m
National Hunt of Novices
They go over fence number six and Fakiera is a neck ahead of Bellatrixsa in second place. Still no movement from Gaillard Du Mesnil.
Michael JonesMarch 14, 2023 5:36 p.m
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