Cheltenham 2024: Racegoers arrive for day certainly one of competition
Cheltenham Pageant is again for Day 2 after an exhilarating opening day to ‘the best present on turf’ when star jockey Rachael Blackmore claimed her fifteenth victory on the racecourse.
The Irish star, on Slade Metal within the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, helped spark much more pleasure and thrills, that are positive to proceed on Fashion Wednesday.
Day 1 additionally noticed success for Willie Mullins, who is about for an enormous week as he approaches a historic century of victories at Cheltenham, whereas there have been additionally massive wins for favourites Lossiemouth and State Man.
And round 70,000 spectators are anticipated to flock to Prestbury Park once more, trying to beat the bookmakers, with right now’s schedule together with the Novices’ Hurdle to kick issues off at 1:30pm, plus the Queen Mom Champion Steeple Chase at 3:30pm.
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15:15 – Coral Cup Hurdle knowledgeable decide
Alex Hammond – Shanbally Child: “The Coral Cup is extremely aggressive, however Sky Guess are paying eight locations somewhat than 4, which brings my choice proper into it. I believe the worth of Shanbally Child is one to maintain onside, hopefully he gained’t thoughts the bottom. He’s a horse who hasn’t stayed three miles, hasn’t loved his solely begin over fences, so I believe dropping again to this journey and the handicap has taken a little bit of an opportunity with him. Shanbally Child is the one for me within the Coral Cup.”
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:57
Response from Truth To File’s proprietor
Truth To File proprietor JP McManus, chatting with ITV Sport: “I used to be nervous, thought he was on his toes beforehand, however Mark did nicely to get him settled.
“I’m so relieved. It’s all in entrance of him.
“Willie determined to go straight to chasing and I had no objections. He’s been vindicated.”
Mike Jones13 March 2024 14:53
‘This can be a class horse now’ – Mark Walsh displays on Truth To File victory
Mark Walsh a person of few phrases however he was impressed by the efficiency of Truth To File in that final race
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:51
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase end result
Right here’s how Willie Mullins’ 99th win took place. Truth To File unstoppable
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:43
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase end result
Keep Away Fay pulled up simply earlier than the final.
Rachael Blackmore stayed on nicely on Monty’s Star to take second however there was no stopping Truth To File. Elegant, elegant win
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:40
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase end result
Mark Walsh ran an ideal race on Truth To File. Bided his time and struck late. Received by a couple of lengths in the long run.
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:39
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase
And Truth To File wins the Novices’ Steeple Chase, pulling away from the sphere after the final fence.
99 Pageant wins for Willie Mullins!
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:38
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase
The entrance 4 clear the ultimate fence collectively, Truth To File making his transfer…
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:37
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase
Sandor Clegane on the within rail and leads, Truth To File being moved nearer. Two fences to go.
Keep Away Fay drops method again. On to the final now
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:37
14:30 – Novices’ Steeple Chase
One other error by American Mike however Jack Kennedy retains him upright!
Sandor Clegane and Keep Away Fay main the way in which. Truth To File in fourth however they’re bunched as they soar the third-last.
Luke Baker13 March 2024 14:36
