
1.30pm Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – Result
1st: Willoughby Court 14/1
2nd: Neon Wolf 2/1 F
3rd: Messire Des Obeaux 8/1
Full result of the Neptune! #CheltMental pic.twitter.com/3lEYUTkJ5V
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Willoughby Court takes the opener in a thrilling finish from Neon Wolf to give trainer Ben Pauling a first Festival winner #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/YOAbqU48aL
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2.10pm RSA Chase – Result
1st: Might Bite 7/2 F
2nd: Whisper 9/2 2F
3rd: Bellshill 5/1
It took a stray horse and a Lazarus-like recovery, but Might Bite brought some much-needed relief to punters by getting up to beat a plucky Whisper in a photo finish.
7-2F Might Bite wins the RSA Novices' Chase in dramatic fashion from Whisper after swerving his way up the hill #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/ru1YpTykVL
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 15, 2017
2.50pm Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle – Result
1st: Supasundae 16/1
2nd: Taquin Du Seuil 12/1
3rd: Who Dares Wins 33/1
4th: Monksland 66/1
5th: Scoir Mear 20/1
6th: Modus 16/1
Only came over on the boat to keep best mate Sizing John company, but Supasundae made it a super Wednesday anyone who backed him.
16-1 shot Supasundae bounds up the hill to win the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/WaNhJHn5Wn
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 15, 2017
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3.30pm Queen Mother Champion Chase – Result
1st: Special Tiara 11/1
2nd: Fox Norton 7/1
3rd: Sir Valentino 33/1
No longer the bridesmaid! Special Tiara strung the shock of the Festival so far, as massive favourite Douvan faltered.
Douvan downed! Special Tiara springs a huge shock to take the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the fourth attempt #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/q0kGMUwjkx
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 15, 2017
4.10pm Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase – Result
1st: Cause Of Causes 4/1 2F
2nd: Bless The Wings 10/1
3rd: Cantlow 9/4 F
Cause Of Causes romped home to land a treble in this race for trainer Gordon Elliott.
Gordon Elliot's phenomenal week continues with a 4th win courtesy of Cause Of Causes in the Glenfarclas Chase @CheltenhamRaces #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/WUsuTXvlP7
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 15, 2017
4.50pm Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle – Result
1st: Flying Tiger 33/1
2nd: Divin Bere 9/2 F
3rd: Nietzsche 12/1
4th: Project Bluebook 14/1
Full result of the Fred Winter! #CheltMental pic.twitter.com/kDRBVXaMEJ
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After a very brave run, favourite Divin Bere felt the extra weight going up the hill and just couldn’t hold off the challenge of Flying Tiger.
Nick Williams gets his first Cheltenham winner courtesy of 33-1 shot Flying Tiger ridden by the champ, Richard Johnson #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/MXDF9krxUt
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5.30pm Wetherbys Champion Bumper – Result
1st: Fayonagh 7/1 F
2nd: Debuchet 10/1 2F
3rd: Claimantakinforgan 22/1
4th: Next Destination 10/1
Fayonagh came from nowhere to give Gordon Elliott his fifth win at the Festival.
Jamie Codd celebrates a double as Fayonagh goes from last to first to become just the second mare to win the Champion Bumper #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/ns1VlZSQm2
— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 15, 2017