It has been yet another impressive day of racing at the Cheltenham Festival on day three, after an action-packed day one and two. The day kicked off with an upset, after odds-on favourite Mighty Potter was turned over by Stage Star in the Turners Novices' Chase.
Good Time Jonny then passed the line first in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, before another well-backed favourite was upset after Shishkin was defeated by Envoi Allen in the Ryanair Chase.
The luck of the bookmakers then continued in race four after 33/1 shot Sire du Berlais won the Stayers', before Seddon recorded a hard-fought win in the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at 20/1.
You Wear It Well then secured victory, after leading from the front to win the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle. The day was then capped off with a thriller, after Angels Dawn just pipped Stumptown on the line to win the Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
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And there we have it, another dramatic and action-packed day comes to an end at the Cheltenham Festival. Do not worry though we still have one more day to go, with the small matter of the Gold Cup to play out on Friday...
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One of the biggest results came in the marquee race of the day, as 33/1 shot Sire du Berlai won the Stayers' Hurdle. He was then followed home by another outsider as Dashel Drasher - who was priced as wide as 80/1 - battled home in second, with the favourite Teahupoo coming third.
The drama was not done there though, after a stewards enquiry was called. Sire du Berlai held onto his victory, however two and three were switched after Dashel Drasher was somewhat harshly deemed to have impeded Teahupoo.
It had been a tough opening two days for the bookies, but they have no doubt clawed their ways back after today's racing!
Not one favourite came away with victory, will the well-backed Mighty Potter, Shishkin and Luccia all falling to live up to their prices. The punters will no doubt be back tomorrow!
Well, well, well, what a day of racing! The big headline coming into the day was Shishkin, but like last year it was not to be for the two-time Festival winner. A number of mistakes whilst jumping cost him dearly, before running on into second behind Envoi Allen.
Jockey Nico Deboinville gave his thoughts: "It never really went right from when the tapes went up. He was even sitting back on his haunches at the start.
"Over the first two, he wasn't taking me anywhere. I could dictate where I wanted to be at Ascot but I was pushed everywhere here. He was hanging a bit left."
Shishkin has his first start since he was pulled up in the 2022 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (PA)And breathe! Now we've had a moment lets take a look at the top five finishers in the Kim Muir.
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1st: Angels Dawn
2nd: Stumptown
3rd: Mr Incredible
4th: Dunboyne
5th: Defi Bleu
Drama till the very end here on day three! Wow, wow, wow, what a race. Angels Dawn pips Stumptown on the line.
What a finish to the day! Angels Dawn just about gets up to win the Kim Muir Challenge Cup!
For one final time we are off and running on day three, as the Kim Muir Challenge Cup gets underway.
Owner of Chips Keswick You Wear It Well was pleased to finally see one of his horses win at the Festival in the flesh! His last and only other victory came in 2014 with Present View, when the former Arsenal chairman was in Germany watching his team lose 4-1 to Bayern Munich.
There is more cause for celebration this time around! He said: "I was away last time so it is wonderful ten years later. I went to Bayern Munich and they beat us 4-1.
“I think this mare is special. She is lovely, but she bites. I can’t believe it really. I have had a lot of horses but she is the best. I haven’t slept for a week.”
We made a trip into the stewards' room earlier this afternoon after Dashel Drasher was alleged to have impeded Teahupoo in the Stayers' Hurdle.
After hearing evidence from the jockeys, Cheltenham legend Ruby Walsh believes the discussion of the steward should also be aired live to racing fans... What do you think?
We have one more race to go, after another bumper day of racing. The Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase is up next, and here is the racecard
1 Mr Incredible (IRE) 7 12 0 W. P. Mullins Ireland Paul Byrne & J. Carthy
2 Annual Invictus (IRE) 8 11 13 Chris Gordon Mr Thomas Michael Smith Mr Freddie Gordon (3)
3 Beauport (IRE) 7 11 12 Nigel Twiston-Davies Bryan & Philippa Burrough Mr Zac Baker
4 Farinet (FR) 8 11 11 Venetia Williams M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques Mr James King
5 Rapper v 9 11 11 Henry Daly The Home Farm Partnership Miss Alice Stevens (3)
6 Dunboyne (IRE) p 8 11 10 Gordon Elliott Ireland S. P. O'Connor
7 Coeur Serein (IRE) bl 9 11 9 Jonjo O'Neill Andy Ralph Mr William Biddick
8 Slipway (IRE) 8 11 8 Ben Pauling Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos Miss Gina Andrews
9 Defi Bleu (FR) ts, p 10 11 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland Gigginstown House Stud
10 Royal Thief (IRE) p 9 11 7 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Gigginstown House Stud Mr Jack Hendrick (5)
11 Lord Accord (IRE) ts, p 8 11 6 Neil Mulholland Lynne & Angus Maclennan Mr J. C. Barry
12 Punitive (IRE) bl 9 11 6 Gordon Elliott Ireland Pioneer Racing
13 Chambard (FR) p 11 11 6 Venetia Williams David & Carol Shaw
14 Dr Kananga ts 9 11 4 Ben Clarke Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Mr Darren Andrews (5)
15 Stumptown (IRE) 6 11 4 Gavin Cromwell Ireland Furze Bush Syndicate Mr Barry O'Neill
16 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 8 11 4 Venetia Williams Mr P. Davies
17 Musical Slave (IRE) p 10 11 4 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Mr John P. McManus Mr Derek O'Connor
18 Anightinlambourn (IRE) 9 11 4 Ben Pauling The Megsons Mr Jack Andrews
19 Emir Sacree (FR) 9 11 3 Nicky Henderson Mr G. L. Porter Mr Tommie M. O'Brien
20 Western Zara (IRE) 7 11 1 Paul Nolan Ireland Anna M. Scanlon Mr Tiernan Power Roche (7)
21 Captain Cattistock ts, p 10 11 1 Fergal O'Brien Mr Nic Brereton Mr Tom Broughton (5)
22 Angels Dawn (IRE) 8 11 0 S. Curling Ireland Mr Alfred Sweetnam Mr P. A. King
23 Ballykeel (IRE) 7 10 12 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr Brendan Scully
24 One More Fleurie (IRE) p 9 10 3 Ian Williams Mr K. McKenna
Here are the top three finishers from the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle:
1st: You Wear It Well
2nd: Magical Zoe
3rd: Halka Du Tabert
Now that was an impressive ride! Nobody was catching You Wear It Well, as she is guided home by Gavin Sheehan.
You Wear it Well leads from the front to win the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle!
The Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle is underway!
This one is a special race for trainer Henry de Bromhead, with the race named after his late son Jack.
Trainer Henry de Bromhead on the gallops during day two of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival (PA)We have the Mares Novices' Hurdle on the way at 4:50pm. Here is a look at the runners and riders.
1 Luccia 5 11 7 Nicky Henderson Pump & Plant Services Ltd Nico de Boinville
2 Magical Zoe (IRE) 5 11 7 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Patrick & Scott Bryceland A. P. Heskin
3 You Wear It Well 6 11 7 Jamie Snowden Sir Chips Keswick Gavin Sheehan
4 Belle The Lioness (IRE) 6 11 5 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Ms. Michelle Doyle/Sean Barton Darragh O'Keeffe
5 Ahorsewithnoname 8 11 2 Nicky Henderson Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Sean Bowen
6 Banntown Girl (IRE) ts, p 8 11 2 S. Carey Ireland Mr B. Hutchinson Keith Donoghue
7 Endless Escape (IRE) 7 11 2 Ben Clarke Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Ben Jones
8 Foxy Girl (FR) 5 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Robcour Rachael Blackmore
9 Halka du Tabert (FR) 6 11 2 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr K. Alexander Davy Russell
10 Jetara (IRE) 5 11 2 Mrs J. Harrington Ireland Mr G. McGrath Sean O'Keeffe
11 Ladybank 5 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr K. Alexander Aidan Coleman
12 Lot of Joy (IRE) 5 11 2 W. P. Mullins Ireland Over The Sticks Syndicate
13 Mullenbeg (IRE) h 6 11 2 Milton Harris Mullenbeg Partnership Harry Cobden
14 Nikini (IRE) 6 11 2 W. P. Mullins Ireland Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate
15 Poetic Music p 5 11 2 Fergal O'Brien Mr Ismail El Magdoub Paddy Brennan
16 Princess Zoe (GER) 8 11 2 Anthony Mullins Ireland Patrick F. Kehoe/Mrs.P.Crampton Daniel Mullins
17 Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 6 11 2 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr M. J. Hanrahan Jordan Gainford
18 Still Ciel (IRE) 6 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Graiglore Limited Shane Fitzgerald
19 The Model Kingdom (IRE) ts 6 11 2 Noel Meade Ireland Model Kingdom Syndicate B. J. Cooper
20 Inspiratrice (IRE) h 4 10 6 Nicky Martin Bradley Partnership Sam Twiston-Davies
21 Under Control (FR) 4 10 6 Nicky Henderson Mr John P. McManus Mark Walsh
The coverage might be over on ITV Racing, but we are still going here! Stay tuned for the last two races of the day...
After an enthralling finish, here is the top five from the Magners Plate Handicap Chase.
1st: Seddon
2nd: Fugitif
3rd: Shakem Up'arry
4th: Gevrey
5th: Haut En Couleurs
Seddon wins the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at 20/1!
Afrer a delayed start we are finally off in the Magners Plate Handicap Chase!
So finally we have our top three in the Stayers' confirmed.
1st: Sire du Berlais
2nd: Teahupoo
3rd: Dashel Drasher
So we have a change in result in the Stayers' as Dashel Drasher has been demoted to third, with Teahupoo moving into second... That one will no doubt split opinion
As the enquiry continues we turn our attentions for now to the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at 4:10pm. Here is the racecard:
1 Haut En Couleurs (FR) 6 12 0 W. P. Mullins Ireland Mrs J. Donnelly
2 Two For Gold (IRE) v 10 11 13 Kim Bailey May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 David Bass
3 Stolen Silver (FR) ts 8 11 11 Sam Thomas Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Twiston-Davies
4 Midnight River 8 11 9 Dan Skelton Mr Frank McAleavy Harry Skelton
5 Escaria Ten (FR) bl 9 11 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland McNeill Family A. P. Heskin
6 Fugitif (FR) ts 8 11 6 Richard Hobson Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain Sean Bowen
7 Il Ridoto (FR) ts, p 6 11 3 Paul Nicholls Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff Harry Cobden
8 Datsalrightgino (GER) p 7 11 2 Jamie Snowden The GD Partnership Gavin Sheehan
9 Embittered (IRE) ts 9 11 2 Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ireland Gigginstown House Stud B. J. Cooper
10 War Lord (GER) ts 8 11 1 Joe Tizzard The Wychwood Partnership Brendan Powell
11 Coole Cody (IRE) 12 11 0 Evan Williams Mr W. Clifford Adam Wedge
12 So Scottish (FR) 6 11 0 Emmet Mullins Ireland Mr John P. McManus Mark Walsh
13 Seddon (IRE) 10 11 0 John McConnell Ireland Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate
14 Marvel de Cerisy (FR) ts 6 10 13 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr C. B. Woods Rachael Blackmore
15 Champagne Gold (IRE) ts, p 8 10 13 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr Barry Maloney Aidan Coleman
16 Shakem Up'arry (IRE) ts 9 10 10 Ben Pauling Mr Harry Redknapp Luca Morgan
17 Mars Harper p 7 10 9 Gordon Elliott Ireland Pioneer Racing Jordan Gainford
18 Gevrey (FR) p 7 10 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland Denis Gallagher Racing
19 Hereditary Rule (IRE) ts 8 10 7 John McConnell Ireland CF Syndicate Jack Hogan (5)
20 Celebre d'Allen (FR) p 11 10 6 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Mr Allan Stennett Micheal Nolan
21 Frero Banbou (FR) 8 10 6 Venetia Williams Mr P. Davies Charlie Deutsch
22 Born By The Sea (IRE) 9 10 6 Paul John Gilligan Ireland Natalie Gilligan
23 Captain Tom Cat (IRE) 8 10 4 Dr Richard Newland Deva Racing (CTC) Charlie Hammond
24 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 7 10 4 Ben Pauling Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling Kevin Brogan
Sire du Berlais' win has been confirmed! The stewards are said to be looking at the dispute between second and third with Dashel Drasher and Teahupoo.
We have a Stewards enquiry... More here when we get it.
Another good results for the bookies as Sire du Berlais wins at 33/1!
A special mention to Dashel Drasher who was just pipped at the finish after going off at 80/1. A heart of a lion!
Another absolute cracker, as Sire du Berlais wins the Stayers' Hurdle!
As expected it is Flooring Porter setting the pace, with Dashel Drasher just in behind. Seven to jump...
We are underway in the Stayers' Hurdle!