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Cheltenham LIVE: Results, winners and latest updates from Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup schedule, racecard and all the action as the Festival concludes on Day 4

Michael Jones
Friday 17 March 2023 15:09 EDT
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Jockey Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to Jack de Bromhead after Cheltenham victory

Galopin Des Champs proved too strong for Bravemansgame with a brilliant performance to land the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs was sent off the 7/5 favourite to make a successful step up in trip in the three-mile-two-furlong showpiece.

And while he was unproven over the distance, his stamina was never in doubt as he outstayed Bravemansgame up the Cheltenham hill to claim an impressive seven-length verdict.

Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore was unable to repeat her historic triumph 12 months on, as she pulled up on A Plus Tard after being caught by a falling horse five fences out.

Follow all of our final-day coverage from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival below:

Carol Vorderman and Camilla among stylish celebs at Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Racecourse relaxed its dress code this year, the Jockey Club telling attendees to “dress as you feel most comfortable and confident”.

Celebrities and royals still dressed to the nines though at the Cheltenham Festival (March 14 to 17) and wrapped up warm to brave the chilly temperatures.

Here are some of the famous faces spotted at the four-day annual event…

Carol Vorderman and Camilla among stylish celebs at Cheltenham Festival

The horseracing event attracts a well-dressed crowd. By Katie Wright.

Luke Baker17 March 2023 11:50

Latest odds for the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle

5:30 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle

Cool Survivor, Spanish Harlem 9/2

Imagine 11/2

Iroko 13/2

Might I 8/1

Irish Hill 9/1

No Ordinary Joe 12/1

Molly Ollys Wishes 16/1

Firm Footings 18/1

Haxo, Spirit Of Legend 20/1

West To The Bridge 22/1

BAR 25/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 11:35

Latest odds for the Mares Chase

4:50 Mares Chase

Allegorie De Vassy 13/8

Impervious 7/4

Jeremys Flame 7/1

Magic Daze 8/1

Riviere Detel 20/1

Pink Legend, Zambella 22/1

Elimay 25/1

Dolcita 50/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 11:20

Latest odds for the St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase

4:10 St James’ Place Festival Hunters Chase

Vaucelet 9/4

Billaway 6/1

Famous Clermont 13/2

The Storyteller 15/2

Chriss Dream 17/2

Rockys Howya 9/1

Bob and Co, Secret Investor, Its On The Line 16/1

Dorking Cock 18/1

Le Malin 22/1

BAR 25/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 11:05

Latest odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup

3:30 Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs 5/4

A Plus Tard 4/1

Bravemansgame 13/2

Noble Yeats, Stattler 14/1

Minella Indo, 16/1

Conflated, Protektorat 18/1

Ahoy Senor 22/1

Royale Pagaille, Sounds Russian 40/1

Hewick 50/1

Eldorado Allen 125/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 10:50

Latest odds for the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

2:50 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

Corbetts Cross 11/4

Three Card Brag 9/2

Hiddenvalley Lake 7/1

Embassy Gardens 17/2

Favori De Champdou 10/1

Stay Away Fay 12/1

Shanbally Kid, Montys Star 16/1

Seabank Bistro, Letsbeclearaboutit 18/1

Dawn Rising, Sandor Clegane 20/1

Weveallbeencaught, Search For Glory 22/1

BAR 33/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 10:35

Latest odds for the County Hurdle

2:10 County Hurdle

Pembroke 11/2

Hunters Yarn 6/1

Gin Coco, Sharjah, Ballyadam 10/1

Pied Piper 12/1

Path D’oroux, Magnor Glory 14/1

First Street 16/1

Winter Fog, Faivoir, Wonderwall 20/1

Saint Sam 22/1

BAR 25/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 10:15

Latest odds for the Triumph Hurdle

1:30 Triumph Hurdle

Lossiemouth 6/4

Blood Destiny 2/1

Gala Marceau 7/2

Zenta 9/1

Ascending 11/1

Jipcot 33/1

Jupiter Du Gite 35/1

BAR 50/1

Luke Baker17 March 2023 09:55

Rachael Blackmore provides A Plus Tard update for Gold Cup 2023

Rachael Blackmore is optimistic about her Cheltenham Gold Cup chances with A Plus Tard despite the weather this week.

The Irish jockey looks to defend the title she won in 2022, when A Plus Tard finished in front of Minella Indo and Protektorat and the horse remains popular with tips this week.

There has been rain around Cheltenham racecourse throughout Wednesday and Thursday, but Blackmore remains bullish about her chances on one of racing’s biggest stages after picking up her second win of the week on Envoi Allen.

Rachael Blackmore provides A Plus Tard update for Gold Cup 2023

Rachael Blackmore provides A Plus Tard update for Gold Cup 2023

Luke Baker17 March 2023 09:40

Cheltenham Festival UK TV info

What TV channel is Cheltenham Festival on?

ITV1 will broadcast the first five races of each day’s coverage, which starts from 1pm, while subscription channel Racing TV will show every race, including the final two of the day, with build-up ahead of the races.

How to stream Cheltenham online

Cheltenham can be watched live in its entirety on Racing TV’s website and app by race fans, provided they are subscribers to the channel. Meanwhile, ITV also live-stream the first five races on the ITVX website and app.

A number of betting websites and apps also show all the races, provided you have a funded account with them.

Luke Baker17 March 2023 09:22

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