Summary

  • Rachael Blackmore, on board Allaho, wins Ryanair Chase

  • Blackmore makes it five successes this week on Telmesomethinggirl (5-1)

  • Eye-catching success for 12-1 shot Flooring Porter in Stayers' Hurdle

  • Paddy Power Plate Handicap Chase won by The Shunter (9-4)

  • Mrs Milner (12-1) takes Pertemps Handicap Hurdle

  • Chantry House wins Marsh Novices' Chase after hot favourite Envoi Allen falls

  • Gives trainer Nicky Henderson his 70th Festival winner

  1. The final race...published at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (16:50)

    It's a new look for this 3m 2f race for 2021 with amateur riders not able to participate because of Covid restrictions so for one year only, it is solely professional riders competing.

    The Paul Nicholls-trained Shantou Flyer is a Cheltenham regular with two wins at the course and places at the last three Festivals and will be hoping to figure once again at the age of 11.

    Hold The Note is a lively challenger for England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon and jockey Jonathan Burke.

    Philip Hobbs also has a hope with Deise Aba, ridden by champion jockey Richard Johnson.

    Mick ChannonImage source, Getty Images
  2. Thursday's results/cardpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Cheltenham Festival day three

    13:20: Marsh Novices' Chase (2m 4f, Grade 1) - CHANTRY HOUSE (9-1)

    13:55: Final Handicap Hurdle (3m, Grade 3) - MRS MILNER (12-1)

    14:30: Ryanair Chase (2m 4 1/2f, Grade 1) - ALLAHO (3-1)

    15:05: Stayers' Hurdle (3m, Grade 1) - FLOORING PORTER (12-1)

    15:40: Paddy Power Plate Handicap Chase (2m 4 1/2f, Grade 3) - THE SHUNTER (9-4 FAV)

    16:15: Mares' Novices Hurdle (2m 1f, Grade 2) - TELMESOMETHINGGIRL (5-1)

    16:50: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (3m 2f)

  3. Postpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Blimey! It's time for the final race of the day. Time flies when you're having fun and celebrating sporting brilliance.

  4. 'She's making all the right decisions'published at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    More from AP McCoy, speaking on ITV Racing, about Rachael Blackmore's success: "The winners tell you she is the best jockey around at the moment. She dropped that in with lots of confidence."

    And Ruby Walsh says the clarity of Blackmore's decision-making is what is so impressive, highlighting what she did on board Telmesomethinggirl in the last race.

    "She moved in, watched everything in front of her and picked the right horse in front of her to find the gap she needs," he says.

    "It is all the right decisions she is making. All the way to the last when the mare gets lonely she taps her on the shoulder, trying to find concentration."

  5. McCoy and Walsh hail Blackmorepublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    BlackmoreImage source, PA Media

    While Rachael Blackmore is far too modest to big herself up, there are plenty who will do it for her.

    Not least Messrs McCoy and Walsh, who have been hailing her achievements in their roles as ITV pundits.

    Posed with the question whether she is the best jockey going, AP McCoy says: "Without a doubt."

    And Ruby Walsh isn't arguing. "I agree...she's doing all the right things."

    You can't get higher praise than that.

  6. Blackmore 'overwhelmed' by incredible weekpublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    BlackmoreImage source, PA Media

    Winning jockey Rachael Blackmore, speaking to ITV Sport: "This is overwhelming to be honest. I didn't think I'd enjoy this week so much. It is unbelievable, unbelievable.

    "Henry [de Bromhead, trainer] has done an unbelievable job with Telmesomethinggirl, he has always thought a lot of her and she showed why.

    "She has got speed and jumped brilliant, she settled better than she has done before. Incredible."

    On what her success this week means and how she describes it: "I don't know myself and I wish I could give you something good. I'm so overwhelmed by the last few days.

    "It is all about the horses and I feel lucky to ride for the people I ride for."

  7. Postpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    Who wants to hear from the star of the show? Everyone! Over to you Rachael Blackmore...

  8. Postpublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    That heart celebration which Rachael Blackmore makes with her fingers is the striking image of the Festival. Iconic!

  9. Living in a Blackmore wonderlandpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices Hurdle

    Irish rider Rachael Blackmore has enjoyed more winners this week than all the trainers based in Great Britain.

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  10. Blackmore closing on 'greatest achievement' ever?published at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Telmesomethinggirl wins Mares' Novices' Hurdle

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  11. Resultpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Parnell Properties Mares' Novices' Hurdle

    1 Telmesomethinggirl (IRE) (R Blackmore) 5-1

    2. Magic Daze (IRE) R Power 22-1

    3. Mighty Blue (FR) J Slevin 12-1

    15 ran

  12. Telmesomethinggirl wins!published at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    You didn't bet against Rachael Blackmore, did you? Surely not.

    A ride timed and placed to perfection by the star jockey of the Festival.

  13. Postpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    And here comes Telmesomethinggirl! She glides over the last seconds after storming past the long-time leader...

  14. Postpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    I wouldn't like to call this... Magic Daze leads going into the last but is coming under pressure...

  15. Postpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    Two hurdles to go... still Magic Daze in front...

  16. Postpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    A few fences come up in quick succession as they approach the final mile. Magic Daze still setting the pace, although the pack bunches up all of a sudden.

    Perfect Myth, Glens of Antrim and Gauloise applying some pressure.

  17. Postpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    Strong start from Magic Daze, who darts off for an early two-length lead. Glens of Antrim tucked in behind.

  18. And they're off!published at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    The penultimate race of the penultimate day is a-go-go.

  19. Postpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    Jody McGarvey is on board Skyace, giving a loving pat of encouragement to the six-year-old as they line up for the start.

    Anyone ruling out Rachael Blackmore again? Thought not. She's on board Telmesomethinggirl - a 5-1 shot currently second in the market.

    Royal Kahala is the fave.

  20. Postpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2021

    Mares' Novices Hurdle (16:15)

    Here come the girls (as the Sugababes sang)...