Thousands gather for opening day of Cheltenham Festival
It was a case of Mission Completion in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle that Good Time Johnny raided Cheltenham Festival success.
The eight-year-old Bill’s money was in by the meeting, but the tape went up and he was sent off 9-1. After Liam McKenna made a brave steer on the inside, Goodtime Johnny was out behind as the field headed home. However, his young rider nervously dived in late, delivered the mount accurately and returned the winning verdict by three and a half lengths.
It was a fitting reappearance in the festival’s winners’ enclosure for Martin, who has proven to be synonymous with handicap success in the past, having achieved his seventh successful four-day showpiece .
Jeremy Scott felt that the Cheltenham stewards’ decision to demote Dachelle Drusher from second to third in the Paddy Power Steers hurdle “stung his bubble a bit”. Sent off, only French challenger Henri Le Farceur won by a bigger price, but Dashel Drasher far exceeded market expectations and all seemed to be beaten when he jumped the last flight forward. It looked like
He drifted slightly to the left when he jumped it and also caused a slight interference after 9-4 favorite Gordon Elliott’s hurdle to Teahupoo. Only the nose separated them at the line, with the Chiré du Bellelay winning by three quarters of a length, but the stewards felt there was enough interference to reverse the order of second and third. rice field.
Ahead of our coverage on Day 4, follow the full Day 3 reaction from Cheltenham below.
Who won at Cheltenham today?
St. Patrick’s Thursday – Thursday, March 16
Turner Beginner Track – 1:30 PM
- Stage Star – 15/2
- Notlongtilmay – 40/1
- Mighty Potter – 4/6
Pertemps Network Final Hurdle – 2:10 PM
- Good Time Johnny – 9/1
- Salvador Ziggy – 10/1
- Milgreen – 22/1
- Envoy Allen – 13/2
- Shishkin – 1/1
- Hitman – 22/1
Resident Hurdle – 3:30 PM
- Sire du Berlais – 33/1
- Teahupoo – 9/4
- Dashell Drasher – 40/1
County Plate Chase – 4:10 PM
- Seddon – 20/1
- Fugitive – 11/1
- Sheikhm Up Alley 1/16
Filly Novice Hurdle – 4:50 PM
- you wear it well – 16/1
- Magical Zoe – 15/2
- Halka Du Tabert – 12/1
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup – 5:30 PM
- Dawn of Angels -10/1
- Stumptown – 7/2
- Mr. Incredible – 4/1
Michael JonesMar 16, 2023 18:11
Cheltenham Festival Day 3
We are just one day away from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival.
Tomorrow is Gold Cup day. Who will win?
There are a few contenders with wins spread between the main trainers and some smaller teams, but this is something they all want to win.
Can A Plus Tard and Rachael Blackmore regain the title?
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 18:05
Controversy at the Resident Hurdles
Earlier in the day there was a bit of controversy at the Steers hurdle when the Cheltenham stewards decided to demote Dachelle Drasher from second to third.
40-1 Dashell Drasher looked set to make a big impact on the final fence, but after drifting slightly to the left on the jump and causing minor interference with 9-4 favorite Teahupoo, Only Nose separated the two at the line.
Saia de Berlay took the win, but officials felt these were enough interference to change second and third places.
Jeremy Scott, Dashell Drasher’s trainer, said, “I thought if it had happened in the midweek meeting, it wouldn’t have been picked up.
“For me, the final second wasn’t fast enough to close the gap he wanted.
“I think we got hit hard, but rules are rules. It fueled our bubble a little bit. £30,000 would have been nice.”
Michael JonesMar 16, 2023 18:03
Rachael Blackmore Delivers A Plus Tard Update for Gold Cup 2023
The Irish jockey looks to defend his title won in 2022 with an A Plus Tard finish ahead of Minera India and Protectrat and Ma This week’s hot tips continue.
it’s raining around Cheltenham But Blackmore remains bullish about her chances in one of the race’s biggest stages after taking her second win of the week at Envoy Allen.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:59
Cheltenham Festival Day 3
As the third day of Cheltenham draws to a close, dark clouds are beginning to approach the racecourse. It was another great day of racing with most of the winners being out bets.
Good Time Johnny probably had the best run, with Rachel Blackmore picking up another winner. Now following Envoy Allen, everything is set well for his event tomorrow in the main.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:46
Ireland win the Prestbury Cup
It’s another win for the Irish, who saw off the English and won the Prestbury Cup.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:45
Angel’s Dawn Wins Kim Muir Challenge Cup
A tight call between Angels Dawn and Stumptown causes them to race neck and neck to the line, but it’s Sam Curling’s Angel Dawn who takes it.
I think Stumptown had Mr. Incredible 3rd and Dunboyne 4th.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:39
5.30 – Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Angel’s Dawn swept to take the lead and take the lead by two. Stumptown also moves on and overtakes the early leaders.
Dunboyne and Mr. Incredible will also participate.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:38
5.30 – Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Royal Thief heals and moves to 4 near Beauport. Emile Sakry and Dr. Kananga are vying for the lead in this field.
Dunboyne is hanging out with three to jump.
Michael JonesMarch 16, 2023 17:37
