Resultpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
14:50 - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
1 The Nice Guy (Sean O'Keeffe) 18-1
2 Minella Cocooner (Paul Townend) 9-2
3 Bardenstown Lad (Sean Bowen) 20-1
16 ran
Summary
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Rachael Blackmore becomes first female jockey to win on A Plus Tard (3-1)
Blackmore has now won Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle (twice) & Grand National in past 12 months
A Plus Tard won by 15 lengths after finishing second last year
Minella Indo, the 2021 winner, second at 7-1 with Protektorat third (10-1)
Willie Mullins wins five races on final day of Festival & is leading trainer (10 wins overall)
Ireland beat GB 18-10 in Prestbury Cup, completing a clean sweep on Friday
Paul Townend is leading jockey with five wins
Vauban (6-4) wins Triumph Hurdle for Townend & Mullins
Resultpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Postpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
John Hunt
Race commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraWillie Mullins has won the lot so far on Gold Cup day!
Postpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Another win for Willie Mullins!
The Nice Guy wins!published at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
BreakingAnd The Nice Guy powers away to the finish and takes victory!
Postpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
John Hunt
Race commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt was all too much for Hillcrest - the pace and the rhythm. He has been found wanting I'm afraid.
Postpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
It is Minella Cocooner versus The Nice Guy into the last...
Postpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Minella Cocooner and Broson are out in front two out. Ginto still in the mix.
Postpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
A stumble and a scare for Minella Cocooner but is still into the lead with Stag Horn dropping away. Hillcrest is fading and looks like pulling up.
Postpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
John Hunt
Race commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraHillcrest would have to be very good to win from where he is I think. I'm worried he doesn't have the pace.
Postpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThis is a massively different test for Hillcrest. He has been pushed along a bit but he does keep back onto the bridle. He does have stamina in abundance though.
Postpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Classic Getaway has got ahead of Stag Horn while Ginto is around in midfield.
Postpublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Nine to go and Stag Horn and Classic Getaway are still out in front. Hillcrest remains well back.
Postpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Hillcrest lurking towards the back as they jump the second.
Stag Horn and Classic Getaway head the field.
They're off!published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
But this time they are away for the Novices' Hurdle!
Postpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
A messy attempt to get away at the flag so the 16 runners turn and will go again.
Postpublished at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Hillcrest is looking magnificent as he makes his way through the parade ring. A towering horse compared to some of those walking behind.
Postpublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
There's some non-runners in the 14:50:
- Falcon Eight
- The Real Whacker
- Idas Boy
Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
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14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
Three years ago, this race was won by Minella Indo and Rachael Blackmore at 50-1 for trainer Henry de Bromhead.
De Bromhead has high hopes for a repeat with Shantreusse, who will be ridden by Blackmore and who has shown plenty of improvement this season.
Image source, Getty ImagesHillcrest, for trainer Henry Daly and jockey Richard Patrick, is unbeaten in his completed hurdle races.
His only blip came when he unseated his rider at Cheltenham in January but recovered from that to win at Haydock.
Postpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2022
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraWillie Mullins and Paul Townend are a special combination with enormous ammunition. It is certainly going to be a big flagging up to Al Boum Photo.
They are irrepressible, and while they do have exceptional ammunition, it is about making the most of the horses and this combination do it time and time again. They make so few mistakes.
Townend has obviously done his homework with the stand-side rail. He's made sure he's got that rail at any cost.
Image source, PA Media