The Cheltenham Festival started on 14 March, and on Thursday all eyes will probably be on the Stayers’ Hurdle, the characteristic race of day three.
It’s a three-mile check of stamina over the New Course that may expose any chinks within the armour of contenders that lack the endurance to stand up the well-known hill end.
It’s not the one race to look out for on one other day of top-class Nationwide Hunt motion.
This is your full information to all seven of the races on day three.
What time within the Stayers’ Hurdle?
The characteristic race of the day will get underneath starter’s orders at 15.30.
Why is the Stayers’ Hurdle essential?
One of many 4 characteristic races on the Cheltenham Pageant, the Stayers’ Hurdle is an excellent check of stamina and can expose all however the strongest of finishers.
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What occurred within the Stayers’ Hurdle final 12 months?
Simply as he had finished the 12 months earlier than, Danny Mullins made the working on Flooring Porter, who gave an excellent tactical show to burn off his rivals off within the residence straight because the Gavin Cromwell-trained star retained his crown to the delight of his massive proudly owning group. ‘Canny Danny’, as he was labelled, earned a lot of the plaudits for getting the fractions good in entrance.
What TV channel are the races on?
ITV may have reside protection fronted by Ed Chamberlin. Alternatively, you’ll be able to bookmark this web page and return on the day to observe the race on our devoted reside weblog.
Cheltenham Pageant 2023 day three ideas
1.30pm: Turners Novices’ Chase
Telegraph Sport
The day will get underneath method with a visit of two and a half miles. This race, first run in 2011, has been a very good one for Mullins, with the well-known coach having 4 winners. Mighty Potter is the favorite. The Gordon Elliott-trained horse pulled up within the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle final 12 months however has received all 4 of his engagements this season.
Marlborough
Recognize It
Ed Chamberlin
Recognize It
Armytage
Mighty Potter
2.10pm Pertemps Last
Telegraph Sport
This three-mile journey is the fruits of a collection of qualifying races hosted all through the season and is open to horses 5 years and above. Third Wind received final 12 months edging out joint-favourite Alaphilippe up the well-known hill. Maxxum, Thanksforthehelp and Strolling On Air are among the many most important contenders.
Marlborough
Good Time Jonny
Ed Chamberlin
Good Time Jonny
Armytage
Salvador Ziggy
2.50pm Ryanair Chase
Telegraph Sport
One of many highlights of the pageant – it is a Grade 1 run over 2.5 miles and normally showcases horses who’ve one eye on a attainable Gold Cup tilt down the road. Frodon and Cue Card are among the many former big-name winners and this 12 months sees but extra fancied runners. Shishkin will certainly begin as favorite for Nicky Henderson however Allaho, underneath Rachael Blackmore, is bidding for a hat-trick within the race having received the final two runnings.
Marlborough
Shishkin
Ed Chamberlin
Blazing Kahl
Armytage
Shishkin
3.30pm Stayers’ Hurdle
Telegraph Sport
Favouritism for this race has been onerous to carry all season. House By The Lee had it at one level for Joseph O’Brien following his Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle win at Leopardstown and maybe he has been forgotten since. Galmoy Hurdle winner Teahupoo and Boyne Hurdle scorer Blazing Khal – now heading the betting at 3/1 – have succeeded him in flip for Gordon Elliott and Charles Byrnes respectively. Nicky Henderson could also be tempted to ship final 12 months’s Mares’ Hurdle winner Maries Rock in in opposition to the boys on this race and with a seven pound allowance, will benefit severe respect.
Marlborough
Blazing Khal
Ed Chamberlin
Shiskin
Armytage
Gold Tweet
4.10pm Plate Handicap Chase
Telegraph Sport
That is run on the New Course with 17 jumps to barter. Three of the previous 5 winners have been the favorite, however final 12 months Coole Cody, at 22/1, shocked Prestbury Park. The ante-post market is fairly open at present, however there was cash for So Scottish.
Marlborough
Fugitif
Ed Chamberlin
Midnight River
Armytage
Seddon
4.50pm Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
Telegraph Sport
The Mares’ Novices is a Grade 2 hurdle open to fillies and mares aged 4 years and older. There are eight hurdles to recover from on the New Course, with Luccia strongly earmarked for victory. Different contenders might be Ashroe Diamond and Magical Zoe.
Marlborough
Lot Of Pleasure
Ed Chamberlin
You Put on It Nicely
Armytage
Luccia
5.30pm Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Problem Cup
Telegraph Sport
This race, higher often called the Kim Muir, is a chance for beginner jockeys to delight in some Cheltenham glory. Chambard received final 12 months’s race at a tasty 40/1. Early entries for this 12 months’s renewal present that the likes of Mr Unimaginable and Stumptown would be the probably ones to look at.
Marlborough
Beauport
Ed Chamberlin
Beauport
Armytage
Dunboyne
