Cheltenham Festival 2022 LIVE: Gold Cup results, odds and updates as Rachael Blackmore wins on A Plus Tard
Follow all the action from day four at the Cheltenham Festival as Rachael Blackmore makes history by winning the Gold Cup on A Plus Tard
The finale of the Cheltenham Festival saw Rachael Blackmore make more history in the Gold Cup as she triumphed on A Plus Tard to become the first female jockey to win the blue riband event of jump-racing as Minella Indo’s attempt to secure back-to-back victories fell short.
Despite a bright and sunny day three, the going is soft again after the heavy rain from Wednesday but conditions at the Greatest Show on Turf are close to perfect as the Festival comes to a close. The day’s action was headlined, of course, by the Gold Cup but the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and JCB Triumph Hurdle also provided plenty of drama.
On day three, Flooring Porter joined the illustrious list of horses who have won the Stayers’ Hurdle on more than one occasion with his second consecutive victory, while Alloha repeated the same feat in the Ryanair Chase. But Minella Indo couldn’t quite match their performances in the Gold Cup - finishing second behind A Plus Tard.
Follow for live updates, as well as tips, odds and results as the Cheltenham Festival concludes today:
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Gordon Elliott has two strong contenders in Hollow Games and I A Connect. Langer Dan, who was second to Galopin Des Champs last year, will aim to go one better for trainer Dan Skelton while Adamantly Chosen bids to ensure that Willie Mullins finishes another Festival on a high.
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5:30pm - Martin Pipe handicap hurdle
Hollow Games 9/2
Langer Dan 5/1
Adamantly Chosen 6/1
Five O’Clock 8/1
Chemical Energy 10/1
Banbridge 11/1
Cobblers Dream, The Goffer 12/1
Freedom To Dream, Hes A Hardy Bloke 16/1
I A Connect 18/1
Decimation, Grand Dury, Party Business 20/1
Ilikedwayurthinkin 25/1
Au Fleuron 33/1
Quinta Do Mar, The Very Man 40/1
Herbiers 50/1
Lucky Max, Perfect Attitude 66/1
Silver Sheen 100/1
Bigz Belief 125/1
*Latest odds via Betfair
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One race to go to close out the Festival with the Martin Pipe handicap hurdle getting underway at 5.30pm.
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Elimay wins by a neck to make it five wins from six for trainer Willie Mullins. Jockey Mark Walsh rode that well and timed the sprint to the line perfectly!
Pink Legend finished second with Scarlet And Dove third.
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Maid Omalley has moved alongside Zambella. They both leap over the third last together.
Oh no! It was a career best run from Maid Omalley but she falls at the second last. Here come the rest of the field, Elimay is make her move.
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Zambella has a four length advantage as they head into the final circuit. Maid Omalley and Elimay continue to track her in second and third. If Maid Omalley can close in on the leader it could be an exciting finish for the 33/1 horse. Five fences to jump.
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Zambella leads the way with Maid Omalley just in behind. Elimay follows in third and is running well.
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The penultimate race of the day is underway!
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4.50pm - Mares Chase
Mount Ida 15/8
Elimay 2/1
Concertista 3/1
Zambella 11/1
Vienna Court 14/1
Scarlet And Dove 25/1
Pink Legend 33/1
Maid O’Malley 150/1
*Latest odds via Betfair
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