Cheltenham Day 3 Results
- 1.30pm: Marsh Novices’ Chase - 1. Samcro (4/1); 2. Melon (14/1); 3. Faugheen (3/1).
- 2.10pm: Pertemps Handicap Hurdle – 1. Sire Du Berlais (10/1); 2. The Storyteller (11/2); 3. Tout Est Permis (12/1).
- 2.50pm: Ryanair Chase - 1. Min (2/1); 2. Saint Calvados (16/1); 3. A Plus Tard (7/4 fav).
- 3.30pm: Stayers’ Hurdle - 1. Lisnagar Oscar (50/1); 2. Ronald Pump (20/1); 3. Bacardys (33/1).
- 4.10pm: Brown Advisory Handicap Hurdle - 1. Simply The Betts (10/3 fav); 2. Happy Diva (20/1); 3. Mister Whitaker (22/1); 4. Oldgrangewood (11/1).
- 4.50pm: Daylesford Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle - 1. Concertista (9/2); 2. Dolcita (9/1); 3. Rayna’s World (100/1); 4. Yukon Lil (20/1).
- 5.30pm: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup - 1. Milan Native (9/1); 2. Kilfilum Cross (8/1); 3. Bob Mahler (16/1); 4. Plan Of Attack (10/1).
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Afternoon all.
So it’s Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival and somehow it seems we’re still set for a full schedule of racing in spite of the coronavirus crisis and all the measures being taken by other sporting bodies.
We’ll keep an eye on what unfolds today anyway and let you know if there’s any changes to this afternoon’s racing or tomorrow’s Gold Cup day.
- 1.30pm – Marsh Novices’ Chase
- 2.10pm – Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
- 2.50pm – Ryanair Chase
- 3.30pm – Stayers’ Hurdle
- 4.10pm – Brown Advisory Handicap Chase
- 4.50pm – Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
- 5.30pm – Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase
So we’re set to go in the opener, Faugheen, Samcro and Itchy Feet the ones to watch.
Samcro wins the Marsh Novices’ Chase in a photo!
What a finish that was!
WOW!! 🤯
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 12, 2020
What a start to Day 3!
Samcro pips Melon on the line to win the Novices' Chase!
Faugheen ran strongly to come 3rd. #VMTVRacing #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/mp1E3UQei2
Next up it’s a Grade 3 race, the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at 2.10pm.
24 set to run in this. Sire Du Berlais the winner last year. The Storyteller, Relegate and Welsh Saint set to be co-favourites.
Sire Du Berlais wins the Pertemps!
Sire Du Berlais just gets ahead of The Storyteller and it’s another win for Barry Geraghty and JP McManus!
So here’s the official result from the Pertemps:
- 1. Sire Du Berlais (10/1)
- 2. The Storyteller (11/2 joint fav)
- 3. Tout Est Permis (12/1)
Next up it’s the RSA Chase with A Plus Tard going off the favourite. Min, Frodon, Riders Onthe Storm, Duc Des Genievres, Saint Calvados, Shattered Love and Aso also go.
Favourite A Plus Tard in fifth, Frodon has slipped back to fourth. New leader in Aso.
Min wins the Ryanair Chase!
Paul Townend holds on for victory with Min! Saint Calvados is held off in second place and A Plus Tard is back in third.
Min wins the Ryanair Chase!!
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 12, 2020
Great ride from Paul Townend up the inside!#VMTVRacing #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/u7Yi5Rwwrd
So next up it’s the Stayers’ Hurdle and defending champion Paisley Park is the well-backed favourite.
Can Paisley Park be stopped? Emitom, Apples Jade, Penhill and Summerville Boy might be the best options as challengers.
Ask Dillon and Donnas Diamond following Apples Jade. Paisley Park a bit further back.
The advantage has increased for Apples Jade, a pack chasing including Paisley Park.
Lisnagar Oscar wins the Stayers’ Hurdle!
And a shock in the big race of the day! The 50/1 shot Lisnagar Oscar ahed of Ronalds Pump with Bacardys in third.
The leader Paisley Park was a good bit back.
Jockey Adam Wedge and trainer Rebecca Curtis get to celebrate a famous triumph there.
🏆 RESULT
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 12, 2020
🏇 The Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle
1️⃣ Lisnagar Oscar 50/1
2️⃣ Ronald Pump 20/1
3️⃣ Bacardys 33/1
4️⃣ Emitom 10/1
Live on Virgin Media One.#CheltenhamFestival #VMTVRacing
Pick your jaw from off the floor - Lisnagar Oscar lands the @paddypower Stayers' Hurdle at 50-1!@rebcurtis is back in the big time after an extraordinary result in the big race 👏 #CheltenhamFestival @Adamkwedge pic.twitter.com/5lHrXFHMBk
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 12, 2020
Simply The Betts wins the Brown Advisory Handicap Plate!
And Cork jockey Gavin Sheehan gets to celebrate after coming so close throughout the day!
Simply The Betts win the Stable Plate Handicap Chase!
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 12, 2020
Brilliant stuff from Gavin Sheehan! 🇮🇪#VMTVRacing #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/JEvYavjrbG
Nearly ready to go in the penultimate race for the day, the Grade 2 Dawn Run Mares’ Novices Hurdle.
A host of Irish contenders at the top of the market – Henry de Bromhead’s Minella Melody (3-1) the favourite ahead of the Willie Mullins duo of Colreevy (4-1) and Concertista (4-1).
Minella Melody and Rachael Blackmore take a slight lead over Colreevy as they head towards the back straight.
Anna Bunina and Fort Worth Texas are both nicely prominent at this stage as well.
Two to jump – Anna Bunina, Minella Melody, Fort Worth Texas, Time To Chill and Colreevy all there.
Very patient ride from Daryl Jacob who picked her way through and then pulled clear of stablemate Dolcita ridden by Robbie Power.
Rayna’s World stayed on brilliantly into third at odds of 100-1.
The full result:
1. Concertista 9-2
2. Dolcita 9-1
3. Rayna’s World 100-1
4. Yukon Lil 20-1
Runners are down at the start for the last of the day, the Kim Muir handicap chase for amateur riders
Le Breuil and Jamie Codd lead the market at 5-1 ahead of the JP McManus pair Champagne Platinum (6-1) and Fitzhenry (7-1).
One Style leads from Thomas Patrick with the field well strung out. Le Breuil in mid-division at the moment.
Cabaret Queen moves up to second behind One Style as they pass the stands and head out on their final circuit.
Deise Aba up as part of that leading group. Six left to jump and lost of chances.
Milan Native wins the Kim Muir for Gigginstown House Stud!