Gordon Elliott also got in on the act with meeting banker Envoi Allen justifying all faith in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle and Aramax taking the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Winners for McManus just kept on coming as French runner Easysland scalped Tiger Roll in the Cross Country Chase. Despite a decimated field for the Queen Mother Champion Chase, Politologue turned up and gave Paul Nicholls a record-equalling sixth victory in the feature two-mile event over fences. Willie Mullins won a tenth Champion Bumper with Ferny Hollow too. Min finally wins Ryanair Chase After bumping into Altior in previous years, it was time for Min to shine at long last as he recorded a famous win in the Ryanair Chase. When Concertista went one better in the Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle later on the Thursday, that brought up a double for Mullins. He was eclipsed by Emerald Isle rival Elliott, however, taking a treble courtesy of Samcro just prevailing in the Marsh Novices’ Chase, Sire Du Berlais retaining his Pertemps Final crown and Milan Native landing the Kim Muir Challenge Cup. However, Mullins could make amends this year with leading Gold Cup hope Galopin Des Champs, last year's star novice who has looked imperious since his error at the meeting 12 months ago. Last year’s running of this race was supposed to be round two of Shishkin v Energumene, but the former didn’t turn up with the latter running away with the race.

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The Cheltenham Festival takes place at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire. This year, the Cheltenham Festival takes place from Tuesday, March 14 to Friday, March 17 , with seven races on each day. It could be a match between Mullins and Gordon Elliott this year, with Grade 1 winners Appreciate It and Mighty Potter likely to clash. It is guaranteed that the very best will take each other on at the festival, bringing together the season's most talented horses from Britain and Ireland in a thrilling clash between the sport's brightest stars.He has won at Cheltenham before so last year’s reverse doesn’t bother us, he’s beaten Energumene before as well, he is overall the best horse in the race and also has more improvement to come. It is a huge event, bringing together some of the biggest names in the sport for one of the most renowned spectacles of the English sporting calendar. This year is expected to be no different, with stars such as Grand National winner Noble Yeats aiming for glory in the Gold Cup on the Friday up against stars such as Bravemansgame, A Plus Tard and Galopin Des Champs.

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Tuesday is known as Champions Day. It is staged entirely on the Old Course which is noted for speed rather than stamina, which is a good thing as the top races are run over two miles. To offer a brief summary, 'Cheltenham Spa'as it has been known for many years, is synonymous with heritage and architectureand is one of the many draws for national and international visitors. Walking tours are offered throughout the spring and summer to highlight the most notable buildings and monuments.Take to the water at the boating lake in Pittville Park,visit the 1930s outdoor lidoor ride on a steam train with GWSR for a real taste of nostalgia! We remain on the Old Course for day two of the Cheltenham Festival, a day known as Festival Wednesday. Last year's meeting saw the return of spectators following the Covid-19 pandemic and more than 250,000 people attended across the four days. While the high street titans such as Ladbrokes and William Hill are still going strong, the undoubted kings of the online sports betting world these days are bet365.

No food guide can be complete without afternoon teaand Huffkins, Victoria's and MemsahibLoungeare all highly acclaimed. Nor should we overlook the plethora of bars and pubs in the town, from the likes of the Sandford Park Alehouse (CAMRA National Pub of the Year) with its extensive craft ale range, to The Old Courthouse, a former courtroom designed by the surveyor of County Courts, Thomas Charles Sorby in 1869.

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The big betting race is the Coral Cup, another tough handicap hurdle, while we finish what is another fantastic day with the Grade 1 Champion Bumper for the National Hunt flat horses. Day 3 – Thursday 16th March 2023 Last year's Turners Novices' Chase (1.30) attracted just four runners but threw up one of the most surprising results of the festival after odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs fell and left Bob Olinger free to capitalise on his heartbreak.Whilst we are a town and seen as a cultural destination, there are many things to do in Cheltenham for families, and you will be pleasantly surprised by all that is on offer if you want a break with the children or grandchildren. The schools and family programme featuresevents to inspire and entertain. Past events have included draw-alongs, storytelling, facts, fiction and the prestigious CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) award for published poetry for children. One of the better-known brands for Cheltenham races betting and many other things besides is Betfred. Also run however is the 2½-mile Ryanair Chase, another Grade 1 worth just as much money and seen by many as just as important as the Stayers’ Hurdle.