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
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:
4.50 - Mares’ Chase
And they’re off! A dramatic start to the race sees Magic Daze refuse to set off for Rachael Blackmore.
The best of the lot
What a week it has been for trainer Willie Mullins.
The Irishman leads the winners’ table after six victories at the Festival, along with six runner-up finishes and eight third-placed finishes.
Not to shabby at all.
4.50 - Mares’ Chase latest odds
Allegorie De Vassy 15/8
Impervious 15/8
Jeremy’s Flame 15/2
Magic Daze 12/1
Riviere d’Etel 14/1
Elimay 33/1
Zambella 40/1
Dolcita 40/1
Pink Legend 50/1
Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets and 12 horses to watch
The Cheltenham Festival concludes on Friday after what has been a thrilling week of racing but it’s now time for the Gold Cup.
It was all about Rachael Blackmore 12 months ago on A Plus Tard and the Irishwoman has given an update on the horse ahead of its bid to defend the title.
There’s time for one more packed race card including seven exciting races to showcase the finest in the sport in the Cotswolds, including the highly-anticipated Gold Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Cheltenham Festival with tips and best bets to take on Day 4 on Friday:
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Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase
Check out the strange finish in the Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase:
Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase
Bradley Gibbs, Premier Magic’s jockey, speaks about his first winner in two years:
“Unbelievable. My son couldn’t be here we couldn’t get a baby sitter, and my dads’s in hospital. My fiancee’s father owns him. I rode him wide, and the way he’s been riding over points we always thought he could win a big race.”
Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase
1. Premier Magic - 66/1
2. Its On The Line - 28/1
3. Shantou Flyer - 50/1
4. Rocky’s Howya - 11/1
PREMIER MAGIC WINS THE HUNTERS CHASE
Premier Magic leaps ahead of Rockys Howya then drives to the line. The loose horse caused a bit of carnage towards the end as the jockeys had to manoeuvre around them.
The result isn’t in doubt though.
4.10 - Hunters Chase
Premier Magic moves to the outside of Rockys Howya and kicks on towards the final fence.
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