Cheltenham LIVE: Results, winners and latest updates from Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup schedule, racecard and all the action as the Festival concludes on Day 4

Jockey Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to Jack de Bromhead after Cheltenham victory

Galopin Des Champs proved too strong for Bravemansgame with a brilliant performance to land the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs was sent off the 7/5 favourite to make a successful step up in trip in the three-mile-two-furlong showpiece.

And while he was unproven over the distance, his stamina was never in doubt as he outstayed Bravemansgame up the Cheltenham hill to claim an impressive seven-length verdict.

Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore was unable to repeat her historic triumph 12 months on, as she pulled up on A Plus Tard after being caught by a falling horse five fences out.

Follow all of our final-day coverage from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival below:

Cheltenham Gold Cup Day - live updates

• The Cheltenham Festival concludes with one final day of racing
• The favourite, Galopin Des Champs, brilliantly wins the Gold Cup with Paul Townend aboard
• Trainer Willie Mullins wins the Gold Cup for a third time
• Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore on A Plus Tard pulls up late on
• Iroko triumphs in the final race of the week - the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
• 66/1 shot Premier Magic wins the Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase
• Impervious clinches the Mares’ Chase
• Stay Away Fay holds on to take the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• Faivoir wins the County Handicap Hurdle by a nose
• Lossiemouth kicks off Gold Cup Day by winning the Triumph Hurdle

[17 March 2023 14:57 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

Storming towards the last hurdle. Corbett’s Cross hits the fence and crashes out!

Stay Away Fay and Thomas Mor are right in the mix along with a few others.

Who’s going to win this?

[17 March 2023 14:55 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

Corbett’s Cross is travelling well out wide. Rock My Way still leads alongside Embassy Gardens and Thomas Mor now as they come round the bend.

[17 March 2023 14:53 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

20 horses set off for this one. Eight hurdles to go and Rock My Way has eased slighted ahead of the still bunched field.

[17 March 2023 14:51 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

And they’re off! Three Card Brag takes the early lead by about a nose but the field are quite clustered as the head over the first hurdle.

[17 March 2023 14:49 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

The horses make their way out onto the course Corbetts Cross is the favourite ahead of Three Card Brag.

[17 March 2023 14:47 · Michael Jones]

Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets and 12 horses to watch on Day 4

The Cheltenham Festival concludes on Friday after what has been a thrilling week of racing but it’s now time for the Gold Cup.

It was all about Rachael Blackmore 12 months ago on A Plus Tard and the Irishwoman has given an update on the horse ahead of its bid to defend the title.

There’s time for one more packed race card including seven exciting races to showcase the finest in the sport in the Cotswolds, including the highly-anticipated Gold Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Cheltenham Festival with tips and best bets to take on Day 4 on Friday:

[17 March 2023 14:44 · Michael Jones]

2.50 - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle latest odds

Corbetts Cross 11/4

Three Card Brag 11/2

Hiddenvalley Lake 8/1

Embassy Gardens 10/1

Favori De Champdou 10/1

Seabank Bistro 12/1

Letsbeclearaboutit 18/1

Stayawayfay 20/1

Montys Star 20/1

Dawn Rising 20/1

BAR 28/1 – 20 runners

[17 March 2023 14:39 · Michael Jones]

Faivoir wins the County Hurdle

That victory is a huge surprise for most punters. Faivoir was 33/1 to win the County Hurdle but it was a fantastic rode from Bridget Andrews.

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[17 March 2023 14:35 · Michael Jones]

Cheltenham Festival Day 4 race card, runners and full schedule for 2023

Cheltenham Festival saw Rachael Blackmore steer Honeysuckle to an emotional farewell victory on Day 1 before Energumene and Delta Work were among the big-name winners on Day 2.

As well as the Gold Cup, punters will be excited to take on plenty of Grade 1 races this week and the action does not stop after Good Time Jonny won the Pertemps Network Final Hurdle and Sire Du Berlais took the Stayers’ Hurdle.

On Friday, the County Hurdle and the Mares Chase will also be high-profile races, even with the Gold Cup as the main attraction.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival including the full race card and Day 4 schedule for Friday:

[17 March 2023 14:31 · Michael Jones]

Faivoir trainer Dan Skelton on his sister-in-law winning the County Hurdle:

“That was brilliant from Bridge. It was a great bit of riding. She doesn’t get as many rides on the big stage because Harry takes precedence but she is more than capable.

“I thought Faivoir would win a big handicap this year.”