Summary

  • Native River (5-1) wins 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup

  • Richard Johnson on board the winner; trained by Colin Tizzard

  • Favourite Might Bite second, 33-1 shot Anibale Fly third

  1. Postpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    Back down in front of the grandstand and Chris's Dream decides he wants a slice of this pie. I trust everyone out there called Chris has backed the Henry De Bromhead chance? Of course you have.

    Chris's Dream's turn at the top is quickly over as Fabulous Saga takes over again, opening up a seven length lead with two hurdles left...

  2. Postpublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    This is a Grade I race over two miles seven furlongs and 12 fences. Fabulous Saga continues to set the pace, a brisk one at that...

  3. Postpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    CheltenhamImage source, Reuters

    The starter's flag is up for the Albert Bartlett... no-one in a hurry it seems...

    Fabulous Saga decides to go for it... they're off!

  4. Cheltenham tipspublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    John Hunt
    BBC Radio 5 live's commentator at Cheltenham

    An extreme stamina test looks very likely and Poetic Rhythm looks up to the task. He displayed commendable courage to win at Newbury at the New Year meeting and has had a refreshing break since.

  5. Postpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    Anyone else to have a look at? Our 5 live commentator John Hunt fancies this horse...

  6. Postpublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    HendersonImage source, Reuters

    Nicky Henderson has only run 11 horses in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett over the past 13 years - this year he fields four.

    Think he wants this one.

    Santini is considered his best hope, while Henderson says Chef Des Obeaux will "love the ground".

    And watch out for Ok Corral, who jockey Barry Geraghty reckons will be better over this three-mile course than he would over a shorter distance.

  7. Postpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (14:50 GMT)

    Nicky Henderson's main focus, of course, is the next-but-one Gold Cup. But first he has plenty of interest in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle...

  8. Get involvedpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    #bbcracing or text 81111

    Hot Rod would definitely name a mare of his 'Maggie May', wouldn't he?

    Keep your horse names coming by the way. Tweet #bbcracing or text 81111.

  9. Some Guys Have All The Luck...published at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    BBC Radio 5 live

    If you missed this yesterday, you missed a treat. If you heard it, treat yourself again. It's not every day you hear Rod Stewart serenading his wife on BBC Radio 5 live...

  10. Postpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport at Cheltenham

    A police officer helps out as racegoers pose for a photo at Cheltenham on Gold Cup day.

    Gold Cup
  11. Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Unfortunately we have some sad news to bring you... it is being reported Sandsend, who fell badly in the last race, has been put down after breaking a leg.

    Jockey Katie Walsh is thought to be unhurt. Condolences to the connections.

  12. And another for the Andrewspublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Bridget AndrewImage source, Reuters

    And Bridget made it a double for the Andrews family. Her victory on Mohaayed followed sister Gina's success - a 40-1 shock with Domesday Book in last year's Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase.

  13. Another for the ladiespublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport at Cheltenham

    Bridget Andrews, the rider of 33-1 shot Mohaayed, is the 13th woman to ride a Cheltenham Festival winner.

    Her success follows triumphs earlier in the week for Lizzie Kelly and Katie Walsh.

    Remember, you can check out all the racecards and results here.

  14. Postpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Simon Foat
    BBC Radio 5 live at Cheltenham

    It’s absolutely packed here at Cheltenham. The grandstands are buzzing on Gold Cup Day.

    CrowdsImage source, AFP
  15. Postpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    *One hour warning*

    That's all you've got until the Gold Cup. If you want to study the form, or just pick a name out of the hat, then you'd better get cracking...

  16. Postpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Mohaayed wins County Handicap Hurdle (14:10 GMT)

    CheltenhamImage source, Reuters

    The romance of the Festival is back! No disrespect to the big stables of Mullins, Henderson and co, but it is heartwarming tales like Mohaayed's win which really get the Cheltenham crowd going.

    Arguably the loudest cheer of the week greets Mohaayed and a jubilant Bridget Andrews as they return to the winners' enclosure.

  17. 'I've never punched the air for sixth'published at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Mohaayed wins County Handicap Hurdle (14:10 GMT)

    BBC Radio 5 live

    SkeltonsImage source, PA

    Harry Skelton on girlfriend Bridget Andrews: "Unbelievable I've never punched the air for sixth. It's magic it's every jockey's dream and now she knows what it feels like."

  18. Postpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Mohaayed wins County Handicap Hurdle (14:10 GMT)

    Yes, you should be crying Dan! Let it all out. For those in any doubt, this is what it means to a Festival winning-trainer.

    Some great storylines here... Skelton is the son of Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper Nick Skelton, while jockey Bridget Andrews's win was greeted with fist-pumping joy by her boyfriend Harry Skelton.

    Nothing unusual about that you might think. But Harry was just behind on Spiritofthegames!

    SkeltonsImage source, Reuters
  19. 'I shouldn't be crying'published at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Mohaayed wins County Handicap Hurdle (14:10 GMT)

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Dan Skelton in tears as Mohaayed claims win: "I promise you I didn't cry when Harry won this. I'm a professional I shouldn't be crying. She works so hard. She (Bridget Andrews) is the epitome of our sport. English haven't being doing well at all I didn't think we had a chance."

  20. Postpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2018

    Some cracking radio over on 5 Live as our colleagues interviewed an emotional winning trainer Dan Skelton...