Cheltenham 2023 Day 2 Results and Photos

By Jon Vine

15 Mar 2023

Jon Vine 15 Mar 2023

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Photos and results on day two of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival
Energumene claims back-to-back victories in the Champion Chase
Impaire Et Passe and The Real Whacker win the opening Grade Ones
Langer Dan and Maskada claim handicap victories
Delta Work and A Dream To Share were also amongst the winners

Paul Townend riding Energumene celebrates victory in the Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023. (Getty)

Day 2 Results and Photos

2023 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Result
2023 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Result
2023 Coral Cup Result
2023 Champion Chase Result
2023 Cross Country Chase Result
2023 Grand Annual Handicap Chase Result
2023 Champion Bumper Result
Cheltenham 2023 Day Two Photos
Market Movers
Latest Non-Runners (11:00am)
Going Update (8:00am)
Cheltenham Festival Live Stream
Cheltenham Day One Photos

Cheltenham Festival Day Two - Results And Photos

2023 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	Impaire Et Passe	5/2
2nd	Gaelic Warrior	9/2
3rd	Champ Kiely	13/2

Willie Mullins dominates the Ballymore, as IMPAIRE ET PASSE beats stablemates Gaelic Warrior and Champ Kiely. Paul Townend's mount travelled beautifully throughout and pounded up the Cheltenham hill to win by five easy lengths. Superb!

2023 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	The Real Whacker	8/1
2nd	Gerri Colombe	5/4f
3rd	Bronn	50/1
4th	I Am Maximus	33/1

THE REAL WHACKER makes all to win the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. Sam Twiston-Davies' mount saw off fellow front-runner Bronn and hung tough in the closing stages to repel the charging Gerri Colombe to claim victory.

2023 Coral Cup Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	Langer Dan	9/1
2nd	An Epic Song	14/1
3rd	Camprond	20/1
4th	Scaramanga	50/1
5th	Bold Endeavour	25/1
6th	Captain Conby	13/2

Having been beaten by Galopin Des Champs in the Martin Pipe two years ago, LANGER DAN claims a deserved Cheltenham Festival victory in the Coral Cup, beating An Epic Song and Camprond in another thriller!

2023 Champion Chase Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	Energumene	11/10f
2nd	Captain Guinness	12/1
3rd	Greaneteen	25/1

ENERGUMENE successfully retains his Champion Chase crown. Willie Mullins' star was pounded in the betting beforehand and went on to produce a flawless performance, thrashing Captain Guinness and Greanteteen by around 10 lengths!

2023 Cross Country Chase Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	Delta Work	11/10f
2nd	Galvin	11/4
3rd	Franco De Port	9/2
4th	Lieutenant Rocco	66/1

Following on from Energumene, DELTA WORK won for the second Cheltenham Festival in a row. Galvin made his stablemate work hard, but Delta Work wasn't for passing and Gordon Elliott's star successfully retained his Cross Country crown.

2023 Grand Annual Handicap Chase Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	Maskada	22/1
2nd	Dinoblue	7/2f
3rd	Global Citizen	12/1
4th	Third Time Lucki	8/1
5th	Final Orders	13/2

A second winner of the week for Henry De Bromhead as MASKADA runs out an impressive winner of the Grand Annual. Hot-favourite Dinoblue made a bad blunder at the last but still stayed on to finish

2023 Champion Bumper Result

Pos.	Name	SP
1st	A Dream To Share	7/2
2nd	Fact To File	3/1f
3rd	Captain Teague	40/1
4th	Lecky Watson	66/1

What a moment for young jockey John Gleeson, who rides A DREAM TO SHARE to victory in the Champion Bumper. Well-backed favourite Fact To File finishes second, ahead of Captain Teague and Lecky Watson.

Cheltenham 2023 Day Two Photos

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Fashion during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Checking out the Timeform racecard during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Fashion during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Rugs hang over the stable doors in the pre parade ring during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort arrivesat the track during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives at the track during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives at the track during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives at the track during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort talks to Ian Renton, Managing Director of Cheltenham Racecourse as she arrives at day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives at day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Impaire Et Passe clear the last to win The Ballymore Novices' Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Keeping an eye on the action during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Impaire Et Passe celebrates winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies riding The Real Whacker (red/white) clear the last to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies celebrates after riding The Real Whacker to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies riding The Real Whacker celebrates winning the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies riding The Real Whacker clears the final fence to win the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies prays for the photo finish to go his way ceafter riding The Real Whacker to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies prays for the photo finish to go his way after riding The Real Whacker to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies after the photo finish goes his way after riding The Real Whacker to win The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Sam Twiston-Davies celebrates after riding The Real Whacker to win the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies celebrates with team after riding The Real Whacker to win the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Owners and trainers watch The Real Whacker win the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Winning connections from the owners and stable staff celebrate the victory of Harry Skelton riding Langer Dan to victory in The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Harry Skelton riding Langer Dan (C, blue/yellow) on their way to victory in The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A racegoer takes protection from the rain during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Racegoers watch the action during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Harry Skelton riding Langer Dan celebrates victory in the Coral Cup Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Runners and riders during the Coral Cup Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Corey McGivern riding Grand Roi looks on following the Coral Cup Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nico de Boinville riding Bold Endeavour looks on following the Coral Cup Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Energumene celebrates victory in the Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Energumene clear the last to win The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Energumene (blue) on their way to winning The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Energumene during the Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Paul Townend riding Energumene return with owner Tony Bloom (L) after winning The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Camilla, Queen Consort during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A delighted Tony Bloom, the owner of Energumene after winning The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Keith Donoghue riding Delta Work (maroon) clear the last to win The Glenfarclas Chase from Davy Russell and Galvin during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Keith Donoghue riding Delta Work (maroon) approach the last before winning The Glenfarclas Chase from Davy Russell and Galvin during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A general view during The Glenfarclas Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Keith Donoghue riding Delta Work competes in the Cross Country Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nick Scholfield riding Lieutenant Rocco competes in the Cross Country Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Darragh O'Keeffe riding Maskada clears a hurdle on the way to winning the Grand Annual Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Harry Cobden riding Thyme White is unseated during the Grand Annual Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: John Gleeson riding A Dream to Share celebrates winning the Champion Bumper during day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2023 at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 15, 2023 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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Market Movers

Here are five horses who've made significant moves in the Cheltenham markets this morning, including Energumene, who's been backed into 11/8 for the Champion Chase!

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Latest Non-Runners (11:00am)

2.10 Amirite

4.50 Dancing On My Own

Going Update (8:00am)

The going is currently SOFT at Cheltenham, good-to-soft in places. The ground has quickened slightly after a dry night in Gloucestershire. A band of rain is due to hit at some point this afternoon, which will continue overnight into Thursday.

Cheltenham Festival Live Stream

If you plan on watching any of Wednesday's races via a mobile or tablet, then check out our Cheltenham Festival Live Stream guide...

Cheltenham Day One Photos

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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