Africana55 Radio Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Sire Du Berlais wins it once again!
Follow the latest updates live from day three at the Cheltenham Festival as St Patrick’s Day sees a number of racing’s big hitters on display with both the Ryanair Chase and Stayers’ Hurdle headlining the action.
Wednesday saw JP McManus and Nicky Henderson continue their strong form at this year’s festival, with Politologue delivering an upset to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase and Champ producing a stunning finish to take the RSA Chase on the line.
Thursday’s action looks set to be even better, with Faugheen set to go up against Samcro and Annie Mc in the opening race of the day and both Min and Frodon competing in the Stayers’ Hurdle. Follow the live updates below.
2020-03-12T14:16:21.256Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Storyteller vs Sire Du Berlais for the win...
2020-03-12T14:15:58.806Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Here comes the Storyteller to join the fight...
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2020-03-12T14:15:31.080Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Rapper just noses ahead with two to go.
2020-03-12T14:15:01.693Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Kansas City Chief still has the lead, though he's now joined by Royal Thief and Rapper.
2020-03-12T14:14:30.256Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Relegate - the pre-race favourite - is currently second-last...
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2020-03-12T14:13:46.573Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Every runner is still in the race, with the field bunched tightly together. There's a lot of them...
2020-03-12T14:12:49.846Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Kansas City Chief leads by a length over Burrows Park.
2020-03-12T14:12:21.966Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Relegate and Sire Du Berlais are both hanging back in the pack for now.
2020-03-12T14:11:20.880Z
Petemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Burrows Park hits the front early on. Welsh Saint makes a mistake at the third. Royal Deep is tucked in second.
2020-03-12T14:10:21.713Z
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
And they're off!
2020-03-12T14:04:28.480Z
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
JP McManus has the first three horses here in Sire Du Berlais, UnowhatImeanharry and The Storyteller, and after his dominant four victories yesterday it's hard to look past his flock. But Welsh Saint and Relegate are also being hotly-fancied for this one, with Relegate promoted to a 11/2 favourite in the last few seconds.
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2020-03-12T14:01:38.146Z
Marsh Novices' Chase report
Samcro edged out Melon - and Faugheen - in a thrilling race for the Marsh Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.
The 2018 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle winner has had a chequered career since that Festival highlight - but returned to his best in a finish that had just about everything.
The pair battled it out up the famous hill and it could have gone either way, but in the end it was the Gordon Elliott-trained Samcro (4-1) who snatched the verdict on the line under Davy Russell.
Faugheen - with the packed stands willing him on - was right behind the first two in third spot, with Mister Fisher fourth.
Sent off the 3-1 favourite, Faugheen was away smartly, but Reserve Tank and Poker Play made the early running before Melon joined the leaders before the fifth fence.
There was early drama when Itchy Feet blundered and unseated Gavin Sheehan at the sixth fence.
Samcro travelled well and there was all to play for until Faugheen made a mistake three out that cost him ground at a crucial time.
2020-03-12T13:57:21.400Z
2:10pm - The Pertemps Network Final
1. Sire Du Berlais - 10/1
2. Unowhatimeanahrry - 50/1
3. The Storyteller - 5/1
4. Jatiluwih - 28/1
5. Rocket Lad - 40/1
6. A Great View - 16/1
7. Stoney Mountain - 33/1
8. Third Wind - 12/1
9. Kilbracken Storm - 25/1
10. Dingo Dollar - 66/1
11. Skandiburg - 10/1
12. Fred The Foot - 100/1
13. Welsh Saint - 5/1
14. Dream Berry - 14/1
15. Burrows Park - 80/1
16. Relegate - 6/1
17. Tout Est Permis - 14/1
18. Rapper - 22/1
19. Copper Gone West - 125/1
20. Royal Thief - 25/1
21. Guitar Pete - 66/1
22. Sunset Showdown - 66/1
23. Kansas City Chief - 66/1
24. Doubly Clever - 200/1
2020-03-12T13:45:22.780Z
Marsh Novices' Chase
How close was it, you ask?
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2020-03-12T13:40:39.353Z
Marsh Novices' Chase
It's not even by a nose! The winning margin is one of the tightest we've seen, with a photo finish revealing the gap being half-a-nose on the line in the favour of the Gordon Elliott-trainer chaser.
What a start to day three.
2020-03-12T13:38:58.060Z
Marsh Novices' Chase result
1 Samcro (D N Russell) 4-1
2 Melon (Mr P W Mullins) 14-1
3 Faugheen (P Townend) 3-1 Fav
2020-03-12T13:37:28.866Z
Marsh Novices' Chase
Samcro wins it!
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2020-03-12T13:36:04.506Z
Marsh Novices' Chase
It's a photo finish between Melon and Samcro with Faugheen third!
2020-03-12T13:35:32.293Z
Marsh Novices' Chase
Samcro takes the lead, but Melon gets him back over the second-last...
Full racecard and results
Tuesday
1:30pm - The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 1. Shishkin 6-1 2. Abacadabras 11-5 3. Chantry House 15-2
2:10pm - The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase: 1. Put The Kettle On 16-1 2. Fakir D’Oudairies 3-1 3. Rouge Vif 9-1
2:50pm - The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase: 1. The Conditional 15-2 2. Kildisart 10-1 3. Discorama 11-2 Jt Fav 4. Vindication 11-2 Jt Fav
3:30pm - The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy: 1. Epatante 2/1 Fav 2. Sharjah 16/1 3. Darvar Star 17/2
4:10pm - The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race: 1. Honeysuckle 9/4 2. Benie Des Dieux 4-6 fav 3. Elfile 16/1
4:50pm - The Northern Trust Company Novices’ Handicap Chase: 1. Imperial Aura 4-1 Jtfav 2. Galvin 4-1 Jtfav 3. Hold The Note 10-1
5:30pm - The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup: 1 Ravenhill 12-1 2 Lord Du Mesnil 11-2 3 Lamanver Pippin 33-1
Wednesday
1:30pm - The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race: 1. Envoi Allen - 4/7 Fav 2. Easy Work - 12/1 3. The Big Getaway - 9/1
2:10pm - The RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase: 1 Champ - 4-1 2 Minella Indo 3-1 3 Allaho 5-2 Fav
2:50pm - The Coral Cup Hurdle: 1 Dame De Compagnie 5-1 Fav 2 Black Tears 12-1 3 Thosedaysaregone 10-1 4 Cracking Smart 33-1
3:30pm - The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase: 1 Politologue 6-1 2 Dynamite Dollars 7-1 3 Bun Doran 33-1
4:10pm - Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase: 1 Easysland 3-1 2 Tiger Roll 8-11 Fav 3 Out Sam 33-1
4:50pm - The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race: 1 Aramax 15-2 2 Night Edition 16-1 3 Saint D'Oroux 14-1 4 Recent Revelations 14-1
5:30pm - The Weatherbys Champion Bumper: 1 Ferny Hollow 11-1 2 Appreciate It 15-8 Fav 3 Queens Brook 6-1
Thursday
1:30pm - The Marsh Novices’ Chase: 1 Samcro 4-1 2 Melon 14-1 3 Faugheen 3-1 Fav
2:10pm - The Pertemps Network Final
2:50pm - The Ryanair Steeple Chase
3:30pm - The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle
4:10pm - The Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate
4:50pm - The Festival Mares Novices’ Hurdle
5:30pm - The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Friday
1:30pm - The JCB Triumph Hurdle
2:10pm - The Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle Race
2:50pm - The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race
3:30pm - The Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase
4:10pm - The St James’s Place Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup
4:50pm - Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase
5:30pm - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
