CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Cheltenham 2023 Day 1 Results and Photos
- Live updates on day one of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival
- Constitution Hill bolts up in the Champion Hurdle
- Honeysuckle bows out with a win in the Mares' Hurdle
- Marine Nationale and El Fabiolo win the opening two Grade Ones
- Corach Rambler, Jazzy Matty and Gaillard Du Mesnil also claimed victories

- 2023 Supreme Novices' Hurdle Result
- 2023 Arkle Challenge Trophy Result
- 2023 Ultima Handicap Chase Result
- 2023 Champion Hurdle Result
- 2023 Mares' Hurdle Result
- 2023 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Result
- 2023 National Hunt Chase Result
- Cheltenham Day 1 Photos (So Far)
- Morning Market Movers
- Latest Non-Runners (9:30am)
- Going Update (7:00am)
- Cheltenham Festival Live Stream
Cheltenham Festival Day One - Results And Photos
2023 Supreme Novices' Hurdle Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Marine Nationale | 9/2 |
2nd | Facile Vega | 15/8f |
3rd | Diverge | 25/1 |
4th | Inthepocket | 11/1 |
MARINE NATIONALE wins the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Facile Vega hit the front turning for home, but Mikey O'Sullivan had tracked the favourite around Prestbury Park and kicked clear on the run to the line.
2023 Arkle Challenge Trophy Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | El Fabiolo | 6/5f |
2nd | Jonbon | 2/1 |
3rd | Saint Roi | 9/1 |
2023 Ultima Handicap Chase Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Corach Rambler | 6/1jf |
2nd | Fastorslow | 7/1 |
3rd | Monbeg Genius | 6/1jf |
4th | The Goffer | 7/1 |
5th | Oscar Elite | 8/1 |
6th | Karl Philippe | 66/1 |
CORACH RAMBLER secured back-to-back victory in the Ultima. Derek Fox's mount comes from off the pace to beat the two fancied Irish horses and the well-backed Monbeg Genius. Oscar Elite and Karl Philippe stay on from out the back to finish fifth and sixth.
2023 Champion Hurdle Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Constitution Hill | 4/11f |
2nd | State Man | 7/2 |
3rd | Zanahiyr | 66/1 |
Wow, CONSTITUTION HILL is all class!
Nico De Boinville didn't have to reach for his stick once as the favourite powered to victory, beating State Man by an easy nine lengths. Zanahiyr beats Vauban in the race for third.
Get the full result and watch a replay of the finish to the 2023 Champion Hurdle here...
2023 Mares' Hurdle Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Honeysuckle | 9/4jf |
2nd | Love Envoi | 11/1 |
3rd | Queen's Brook | 16/1 |
HONEYSUCKLE bows out where she should be, on top of the pile, after a hard-fought victory in the Mares' Hurdle.
Rachael Blackmore's mount was made to work hard by Love Envoi in the closing stages, but managed to get up late on and retire on a winning note. Harry Fry's mare ran a cracker to place second, ahead of Queen's Brook and Echoes In Rain.
2023 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Jazzy Matty | 18/1 |
2nd | Byker | 6/1 |
3rd | Risk Belle | 10/1 |
4th | Sundial | 18/1 |
5th | Mr Freedom | 40/1 |
Gordon Elliott wins yet another Cheltenham Festival handicap, as JAZZY MATTY edges our Byker and Risk Belle to win the Boodles under Mikey O'Sullivan. Sundial and Mr Freedom stayed on to snatch a place.
2023 National Hunt Chase Result
Place | Name | SP |
---|---|---|
1st | Gaillard Du Mesnil | 10/11f |
2nd | Chemical Energy | 8/1 |
3rd | Mister Coffey | 11/1 |
Cheltenham Day 1 Photos (So Far)


CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: The first racegoer through the gates runs to find the best spot during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Dressed for the occasion during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nicky Henderson arrives during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nicky Henderson arrives during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nicky Henderson arrives during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: In the Guinness Village during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nicky Henderson arrives during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners make their way around the course during the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners make their way around the course during the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners make their way around the course during the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale (yellow) clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Racegoers in the grandstand during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan riding Marine Nationale after winning The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend riding El Fabiolo clear the last to win The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend riding El Fabiolo clear the last to win The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend riding El Fabiolo clear the last to win The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend riding El Fabiolo clear the last to win The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: El Fabiolo ridden by Paul Townend jumps the last ahead of Jonbon ridden by Aidan Coleman on their way to winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: El Fabiolo ridden by Paul Townend jumps the last ahead of Jonbon ridden by Aidan Coleman on their way to winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners make their way around the course during the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Paul Townend celebrates on board El Fabiolo after winning the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners make their way around the course during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Marine Nationale after winning the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Derek Fox riding Coach Rambler (L) win The Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Racegoers keep an eye on the action during The Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Runners take the water jump during the Ultima Handicap Chase during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates on board Constitution Hill after winning the the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates on board Constitution Hill after winning the the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates on board Constitution Hill after winning the the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy ahead of State Man ridden by Paul Townend during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates on board Constitution Hill after winning the the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Constitution Hill ridden by Nico de Boinville jumps the last on their way to winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville riding Constitution Hill (white) win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates after riding Constitution Hill to win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville celebrates after riding Constitution Hill to win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville after riding Constitution Hill to win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Nico de Boinville after riding Constitution Hill to win The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore riding Honeysuckle (L) clear the last to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore riding Honeysuckle (L) clear the last to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore on board Honeysuckle leads Jonathan Burke on board Love Envoi to win the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore riding Honeysuckle (L) clear the last to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Trainer Henry De Bromhead celebrates alongside Jockey Rachael Blackmore and Wife Heather De Bromhead after Honeysuckle won the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Trainer Henry De Bromhead celebrates alongside Jockey Rachael Blackmore and Wife Heather De Bromhead after Honeysuckle won the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore on board Honeysuckle leads Jonathan Burke on board Love Envoi to win the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore poses after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle on board Honeysuckle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore poses after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle on board Honeysuckle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Trainer Henry De Bromhead celebrates alongside Jockey Rachael Blackmore and Wife Heather De Bromhead after Honeysuckle won the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore poses alognside Trainer Henry De Bromhead (R) and Owner Kenny Alexander(C) after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle on board Honeysuckle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Trainer Henry de Bromhead (C) celebrates after Rachael Blackmore rides Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates alongside Trainer Henry De Bromhead after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle on board Honeysuckle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore celebrates on board Honeysuckle after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Trainer Henry de Bromhead (C) celebrates with wife Heather (L) after Rachael Blackmore rides Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore on board Honeysuckle leads Jonathan Burke on board Love Envoi to win the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Rachael Blackmore returns after riding Honeysuckle to win The Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan on board Jazzy Matty on their way to winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan on board Jazzy Matty on their way to winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan on board Jazzy Matty on their way to winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Michael O'Sullivan celebrates on board Jazzy Matty after winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Constitution Hill ridden by Nico de Boinville jumps the last on their way to winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)


















































































































