Postpublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Image source, PA MediaRight, we'll wrap things up now but you can read all about what happened on day one at Cheltenham in Frank Keogh's report here.
Summary
Lossiemouth wins Mares' Hurdle - a third winner of day for Mullins & Townend
Mullins now has 97 Festival winners
Heavy favourite State Man wins Champion Hurdle for Mullins
Chianti Classico (6-1) takes gruelling Ultima Handicap Chase
Gaelic Warrior (2-1 f) gives Mullins first winner of meeting
Blackmore opens with win on Slade Steel (7-2) in Supreme Novices' Hurdle
Lark In The Mornin triumphant in Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
Corbetts Cross pulls clear to win Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
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Image source, PA MediaComing up on Wednesdaypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
The highlight of tomorrow is the Queen Mother Champion Chase as last year's Arkle 1-2 renew rivalry.
El Fabiolo represents Willie Mullins while British trainer Nicky Henderson will hope Jonbon can go one better and provide some compensation for his star Constitution Hill missing the meeting.
Today's resultspublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle - Slade Steel Full result
14:10 My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase - Gaelic Warrior Full result
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase - Chianti Classico Full result
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy - State Man Full result
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle - Lossiemouth Full result
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle - Lark In The Mornin Full result
17:30 Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase - Corbetts Cross Full result
Ose Partir fatally injuredpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Some sad news to report from the penultimate Boodles Juvenile Hurdle where Ose Partir was one of the horses brought down.
A racecourse spokesperson said: "Ose Partir was immediately attended by expert veterinary professionals during our sixth race of the day, but sadly sustained a fatal injury.
"Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections."
Highland Hunter was also fatally injured in the earlier Ultima Chase.
Victory for Corbetts Crosspublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Andrew Thornton
Former jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraHe is a thorough stayer with a good turn of foot. Embassy Gardens fluffed his lines at the second last.
Derek O'Connor is a master in these races and he won't have ridden an easier winner at the Cheltenham Festival.
Same story, different Mullinspublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at CheltenhamIt has been a day dominated by the name Mullins - and this time it was trainer Emmet, winning the race in memory of his grandmother Maureen.
Emmet is a nephew of Willie and no slouch himself, having won the Grand National in 2022 with Noble Yeats, who is lined up for a tilt at the Stayers' Hurdle on Thursday.
As for Corbetts Cross, his impressive victory has earned quotes of 14-1 for the big one next year - the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
'He showed his true colours'published at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Winning trainer Emmet Mullins, speaking to Racing TV: "Very happy. He's a class animal and it was great to see him show his true colours.
"We've just got everything together at the right time."
Corbetts Cross winspublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThat was the longest race of the day and I would almost say Corbetts Cross finished as well as anyone else this afternoon.
He looked a class apart. This race has been won by top-class horses in the past and he looks as good as any.
Resultpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Chase
1 Corbetts Cross (Mr Derek O'Connor) 15-8
2 Embassy Gardens (Mr P W Mullins) 7-4 Fav
3 Mr Vango (Miss Gina Andrews) 14-1
7 ran
Corbetts Cross wins!published at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
BreakingMaureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
A very comfortable win for Corbetts Cross, who simply took off right at the end.
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Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Corbetts Cross is coming through now and takes the final fence well and then storms away from the rest!
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Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Mr Vango has led for the entirety of this race but can he keep it up as they head into the home turn? Apple Away is pushing.
Postpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Just three fences left to jump as Henry's Friend pulls up.
Postpublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Mr Vango remains out in front around three or four lengths ahead of Apple Away, with the rest a further three lengths back.
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Salvador Ziggy has a little wobble towards the back as Mr Vango holds a two-length lead heading downhill.
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Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
All are jumping the fences well enough as Mr Vango continues to lead from Henry's Friend and Apple Away.
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Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Mr Vango is immediately into a couple of lengths lead early doors.
They're off!published at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Image source, PA MediaThe day's final race is under way!
Today's resultspublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle - Slade Steel Full result
14:10 My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase - Gaelic Warrior Full result
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase - Chianti Classico Full result
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy - State Man Full result
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle - Lossiemouth Full result
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle - Lark In The Mornin Full result
Stuck in the mud - Part Twopublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham
Image source, PA MediaWe reported earlier that BBC radio commentator John Hunt's car was stuck in the mud - and he might not be the only one with problems leaving the track.
The course has made the following announcement:
"Due to the recent weather, our car park conditions are challenging, If you get stuck, please put your hazards on and the team will assist you as soon as possible."