Racegoers arrive for the primary day of the Cheltenham Competition
The finale of the Cheltenham Competition sees Minella Indo try to safe back-to-back victories within the Gold Cup whereas Rachael Blackmore leads the challengers on favoured horse A Plus Tard.
Regardless of a vivid and sunny day three, the going is smooth once more after the heavy rain from Wednesday however situations on the Best Present on Turf are near good because the Competition involves an in depth. The day’s motion is headlined, in fact, by the Gold Cup however there seems set to be thrilling motion within the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and JCB Triumph Hurdle amongst others.
On day three Flooring Porter joined the illustrious checklist of horses who’ve gained the Stayers’ Hurdle on a couple of event together with his second consecutive victory, whereas Alloha repeated the identical feat within the Ryanair Chase, can Minella Indo match their performances within the Gold Cup immediately?
Jockey Robbie Energy will imagine so however he faces robust competitors from Rachael Blackmore driving A Plus Tard and Davy Russell on the again of Galvin – each of which ought to set off with shorter odds than final yr’s winner.
Observe for stay updates, in addition to suggestions, odds and outcomes because the Cheltenham Competition concludes immediately:
Cheltenham Competition
Vauban wins the Triumph Hurdle to open Gold Cup day at Cheltenham.
(Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
Michael Jones18 March 2022 14:04
Cheltenham Competition
26 horses exit to the publish with Paul Townend and Willie Mullins on the well-fancied State Man. However with a discipline this massive anybody is in competition.
Suprise Bundle gained final Saturday’s Imperial Cup at Sandown and is within the bidding for a double for coach Peter Fahey with Kevin Sexton taking the experience this time.
Prime Bandit has gained his final three outings together with at Cheltenham in October and father and son Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies mix with I Like To Transfer It.
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:59
Cheltenham Competition
2.10 McCoy Contractors County Hurdle
I Like To Transfer It, Shock Bundle 10/1
Jesse Evans, My Mate Mozzie, Tax For Max 20/1
Eclair De Beaufeu, Faivoir 40/1
Ballyadam, Bua Boy, Name My Lyreen, Irascible, Stepney Causeway 50/1
Cask Mate, Dysart Diamond, Felix Desjy 66/1
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:54
Cheltenham Competition
Regardless of a mistake on the final hurdle, Paul Townend and Vauban gained the race with a good lead. Proprietor Wealthy Ricci spoke about him after the race saying:
“I didn’t watch it. I watched final hurdle really and he flattened it. When Paul requested him to go he had a lot tempo left.
“He’s a correct little taxi. He’s a beautiful horse. He’s obtained some engine and I’m delighted with that.”
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:49
How Vauban gained it
Vauban belted up the hill after the ultimate hurdle and eased to victory within the JCB Triumph Hurdle.
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:45
JCB Triumph Hurdle outcomes
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:41
Cheltenham Competition
It was a cushty victory in the long run for Paul Townend and Vauban. Coach Willie Mullins has the primary win of the day. He’s obtained some cracking horses nonetheless to come back so it might flip into a superb day for the Irish coach.
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:40
VAUBAN WINS THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE!
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:38
Cheltenham Competition
Vauban doesn’t bounce it effectively and stumbles on the exit however he recovers and kicks on in entrance of Pied Piper. Fil Dor sticks with them up the hill however Vauban opens up a lead.
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:38
Cheltenham Competition
Vauban makes a transfer on the surface with Pied Piper simply inside him. They transfer previous Porticello however face competitors from Fil Dor who’s hanging in effectively as they method the final bounce.
Michael Jones18 March 2022 13:36
Kaynak: briturkish.com
