Drone shots of Cheltenham race course
Cheltenham Festival day four is headlined by the highly-anticipated blue riband race of the week, the Gold Cup.
Earlier Blackmore had earned yet another Festival winner this week aboard Quilixious in the opening JCB triumph Hurdle before surprise victories for Belfast Banter in the County Handicap Hurdle and Vanillier in the Novices’ Hurdle.
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They are going down to the start. Elimay, who ran so well behind Allaho earlier this season, looks the one to beat.
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 16:11
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 16:05
Willie Mullins dominates the mares’ chase betting. Elimay, my selection, is 2.38, but Colreevy, her stablemate, is into 3.8 (11-4).
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 16:01
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:54
What a race! Another second for Paul Townend despite a power-packed ride on Billaway. A cracking training performance from Will Biddick as Red and a confident ride from Lorcan Williams aboard Porlock Bay.
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:53
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:51
This race is run over the course and trip of the Gold Cup. I feel Billaway has a huge chance. He finds plenty for pressure.
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Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:39
Jack Kennedy said: “I’ve dreamt about this day for a long time. I can’t believe it. I can’t thank Henry, Mike and Barry Maloney enough. I don’t think there’s anything that will top that.”
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:32
That was a cracking race. Frodon gave them a tow into it but the Irish dominated. The winner jumped brilliantly under Jack Kennedy.
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:28
That was a cracking race. Frodon gave them a tow into it but the Irish dominated. The winner jumped brilliantly under Jack Kennedy.
Johnny Ward19 March 2021 15:25
