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Cheltenham as it happened: Native River wins the Gold Cup in thrilling finish ahead of Might Bite

Follow the latest from the final day at the Cheltenham Festival

Liam Corless
Friday 16 March 2018 10:54 EDT
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The final day of the Cheltenham Festival saw all eyes on the Gold Cup as Might Bite was beaten in a thrilling finish by 5/1-shot Native River, with Colin Tizzard preventing rival Nicky Henderson from recording a famous Cheltenham treble.

Henderson has already trained the winners of the Champion Hurdle and Champion Chase in Buveur d’Air and Altior respectively, with De Boinville riding the latter to victory after Barry Geraghty won the former.

De Boinville returned to the saddle on 4/1 favourite Might Bite for the Gold Cup at 15:30, with Henderson bidding to become the first trainer in history to win the Cheltenham treble, and his bid wass made that little bit easier in the absence of last year’s runner-up Minella Rocco as well as Double Shuffle and Shantou Flyer.

But after leading from the get-go with Might Bite right on his tail, the Tizzard-trained Native River stayed at the front from start to finish to record a brilliant victory, holding off the favourite as they raced to the line.

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What time does it start?

The action begins from 13:30, with the Gold Cup set to start at 15:30.

Where can I watch it?

The full week will be shown live on ITV from 13:00 each day, with coverage also shown live on the ITV Hub online and on their app. There will also be a preview for each day with The Opening Show from 09:30.

Native River wins the Gold Cup ahead of Might Bite in second place! What an encounter!

Liam Corless16 March 2018 15:37

Cheltenham Gold Cup results

  1. Native River
  2. Might Bite
  3. Anibale Fly
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Liam Corless16 March 2018 15:50

The Gold Cup may be over but we've still got three more races to bring you from Cheltenham. Next up is the St. James's Place Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup and we'll have the latest odds for you in just a few moments.

Liam Corless16 March 2018 15:54

Richard Johnson on Native River celebrates after winning the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup 

Liam Corless16 March 2018 16:03

Foxhunter Chase odds

  • Burning Ambition – 7/2
  • Foxrock – 13/2
  • Wonderful Charm – 15/2
  • Caid Du Berlais - 14/1
  • Virak – 16/1
  • On The Fringe – 14/1
  • Grand Vision – 16/1
  • Pacha Du Polder – 22/1
  • Unioniste – 14/1
  • Balnaslow – 25/1
  • Sir Jack’s Yeats – 25/1
  • Volnay De Thaix – 25/1
  • Barrel of Laughs – 28/1
  • Minella For Value – 33/1
  • Young Hurricane – 40/1
  • Shotavodka – 50/1
  • Wells De Lune – 50/1
  • Cousin Pete – 50/1
  • Top Wood – 66/1
  • Warden Hill – 100/1
  • Premier Portrait – 125/1
  • Saddler’s Encore – 150/1
  • Shantou Magic – 150/1
  • Vincitore – 250/1

Odds from Oddschecker

Liam Corless16 March 2018 16:08

The Foxhunter Chase is underway!

Liam Corless16 March 2018 16:13

Wells De Lune currently leads by some distance with 14 jumps to go!

Liam Corless16 March 2018 16:15

Ten jumps to go now and Wells De Lune still leads but there are plenty of horses still in contention here.

Liam Corless16 March 2018 16:17

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