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How Day 1 of Cheltenham unfolded in 17 images
The course is covered over to prevent it from freezing this morning.
They’re taken off.
Clerk of the course Simon Claisse makes his way out to make his inspection.
Despite concerns over the ground, Day 1 gets the go-ahead but is put back by 35 minutes with the Cross County rescheduled for Thursday.
No, Davy Russell is not about to rob a bank on horseback.
It’s a big day for the Irish but Athlone native Clive McCormack is here to see one horse in particular.
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Jayo is here with Michael Galvin…
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So is Fergus McFadden.
Ruby Walsh gets off to a flyer – taking the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on Champagne Fever.
Then he takes the Champion Hurdle with Hurricane Fly.
And was a treble for Ruby and Willie Mullins with Quevega (centre) in the Mares’ Hurdle
There was also a win for Barry Geraghty and Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge
There were bets placed…
…And pints had.
But they’ll do it all again tomorrow. Valerie Forde from Galway.
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As it happened: Cheltenham Festival: Day 1
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