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Cheltenham Day 3 Declarations - Teahupoo to face 12 in the Stayers' Hurdle

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  • Final fields for all races on day three of the Cheltenham Festival
  • Teahupoo heads a field of 13 for the Stayers' Hurdle on Thursday 14th March
  • Banbridge has been declared for the Ryanair Chase
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Mark Walsh celebrates on board Sire Du Berlais (R) after winning the Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle in 2023. (Getty)

The final fields were confirmed for all seven races on day three of the Cheltenham Festival this morning

Here are the full fields for the three Grade One races on St Patrick's Day, plus a brief recap of the remaining four races.

Cheltenham Festival 2024 Day 3 Declarations


2024 Stayers' Hurdle Final Field


No.
Name
Jockey
Trainer
1 Asterion Forlonge Patrick Mullins Willie Mullins
2 Buddy One Jack Gilligan Paul Gilligan
3 Champ Jonjo O'Neill Jnr Nicky Henderson
4 Crambo Jonny Burke Fergal O'Brien
5 Dashel Drasher Rex Dingle Jeremy Scott
6 Flooring Porter Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell
7 Home By The Lee JJ Slevin Joseph O'Brien
8 Janidil Brian Hayes Willie Mullins
9 Noble Yeats Harry Cobden Emmet Mullins
10 Paisley Park Tom Bellamy Emma Lavelle
11 Sir Gerhard Paul Townend Willie Mullins
12 Sire Du Berlais Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott
13 Teahupoo Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott

13 horses will contest the 2024 Stayers' Hurdle, including last year's shock winner, Sire Du Berlais. His stablemate, Teahupoo tops the betting and will be partnered by Jack Kennedy. Paul Townend rides Sir Gerhard for Willie Mullins, who has also confirmed Asterion Forlonge and Janidil in the field.

Fergal O'Brien's Crambo sits second in the market, ahead of Grand National winner, Noble Yeats and two-time Stayers' Hurdle hero, Flooring Porter. Paisley Park, Dashel Drasher and Champ represent the older brigade. Home By The Lee and Buddy One complete the field.

2024 Ryanair Chase Final Field


No.
Name
Jockey
Trainer
1 Ahoy Senor Derek Fox Lucinda Russell
2 Banbridge JJ Slevin Joseph O'Brien
3 Capodanno Mark Walsh Willie Mullins
4 Conflated Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
5 Envoi Allen Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead
6 Fil Dor Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
7 Fugitif Sean Bowen Richard Hobson
8 Ga Law Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden
9 Hitman Freddie Gingell Paul Nicholls
10 Protektorat Harry Skelton Dan Skelton
11 Stage Star Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls

Despite serious concerns over the ground, Ryanair Chase favourite Banbridge has been declared for the race by Joseph O'Brien. Defending champion Envoi Allen will again be ridden by Rachael Blackmore. Harry Cobden partners Stage Star for Paul Nicholls.

Conflated runs for the race-sponsors Gigginstown Stud. Gordon Elliott will also be represented by Fil Dor, as Cotswold Chase winner Capodanno drops down in trip. Ahoy Senor and Protektorat have been rerouted from the Gold Cup. Fugitif and Ga Law step up from handicap company. Hitman completes the line-up.

2024 Turners' Novices' Chase Final Field


No.
Name
Jockey
Trainer
1 Colonel Harry Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden
2 Djelo Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams
3 Facile Vega Paul Townend Willie Mullins
4 Ginny's Destiny Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls
5 Grey Dawning Harry Skelton Dan Skelton
6 Iroko Jonjo O'Neill Jnr Greenall & Guerriero
7 Le Patron David Noonan Gary Moore
8 Letsbeclearaboutit Keith Donoghue Gavin Cromwell
9 Sharjah Patrick Mullins Willie Mullins
10 Zanahiyr Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
11 Jamaico Jack Tudor David Pipe

Paul Townend will ride Facile Vega in this year's Turners' Novices' Chase and Willie Mullins' star has risen to the head of the betting in recent days. Dan Skelton's Grey Dawning and Paul Nicholls' Ginny's Destiny also sit prominently in the market, along with last year's Martin Pipe winner, Iroko.

Gavin Cromwell has confirmed Letsbeclearaboutit for this Grade One, despite saying the Plate was his main target. Le Patron, Djelo, Colonel Harry and Jamaico bolster the home challenge. Former Champion Hurdle placers, Zanahiyr and Sharjah have also been declared.

2024 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Runners


The big three in the betting have been confirmed for the 2024 Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Jack Kennedy rides Brighterdaysahead for Gordon Elliott, with Paul Townend partnering with Jade De Grugy for Willie Mullins. Paddy Brennan and Fergal O'Brien team up with Dysart Enos.

Jeremy Scott's Golden Ace also features in the final field, along with Birdie Or Bust and Majestic Force for Henry De Bromhead. Casa No Mento, Mollys Mango and Titanium Moon also feature in the 13-runner field.

2024 Pertemps Final Runners


A capacity field of 24 runners will contest this year's Pertemps Final. Farouk D'Alene will carry top-weight, leaving stablemate and favourite, Cleatus Poolaw shouldering just 10-13. Gaoth Chuil and Icare Allen are also fancied for the Irish, with Chantry House, Cuthbert Dibble and Springwell Bay prominent in the market for the home team.

2024 Plate Handicap Chase Runners


James Du Berlais tops a field of 21 confirmed for the Plate Handicap Chase. The firm-favourite is Jonjo O'Neill's Crebily, with Richard Bandey's Theatre Man also proving popular. Gordon Elliott's Saint Felicien takes his chance, along with course winner Shakem Up'Arry and Cheltenham regular Il Ridoto.

2024 Kim Muir Handicap Chase Runners


Again, we've got a capacity field for the 2024 Kim Muir Handicap Chase and, again, JP McManus' colours appear at the top of the market, as Inothewayurthinkin has been well supported. Defending champion, Angels Dawn returns to defend her crown. Cool Survivor and Amirite are interesting runners for the Irish raider. Jack Andrews rides Bowtogreatness for Ben Pauling, with Will Biddick partnering with Henry Daly's Rapper.

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