Postpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Did TV presenter Carol Vorderman have a winner in that race? Looks like it...
Image source, PA MediaSummary
Constitution Hill (4-11f) eases to Champion Hurdle victory - shortest-priced winner of race in history
Under Nico de Boinville, Constitution Hill wins by nine lengths
Honeysuckle, beneath Rachael Blackmore, wins Mares' Hurdle in final race before retirement
Corach Rambler (6-1jf) seals Handicap Chase for second year
Willie Mullins-trained El Fabiolo (11-10f) and Gaillard Du Mesnil (10-11f) both win
Ireland's Marine Nationale (9-2) takes Supreme Novices' Hurdle
Jazzy Matty (18-1) edges Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
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Image source, PA MediaMullins up and runningpublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesWith that win Willie Mullins is up and running at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival.
That his fifth Arkle win in the last nine years.
Good news for the rest of the field is that he doesn't have a runner in the next race - the Ultima Handicap Chase.
Victory for El Fabiolopublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Andrew Thornton
Former Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockeyJonbon was exuberant early on and maybe doing more than he expected but he came to challenge down the hill and it was a good clean fight.
But as soon as El Fabiolo got his nose in the gap he was in there. He powered up the hill and there was no excuse for Jonbon.
The ground suited the winner better. Jonbon might have appreciated drier conditions but you get what you are given.
Postpublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraI would imagine there were tears of fear but now tears of joy. I am so happy. Dysart Dynamo wears his heart on his sleeve. He has jogged off with his ears pricked.
Dysart Dynamo uppublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at CheltenhamWarm applause and cheers from the Cheltenham crowd as faller Dysart Dynamo is up and led back after his late fall.
Postpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
A wonderful sight as Dysart Dynamo is up and okay.
After pushing so hard from the start it was a tired fall but thankfully one that was not serious.
'Huge engine'published at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesWinning jockey Paul Townend, speaking to ITV Racing: "Huge engine, improving the whole time.
"I was happy we got in a good gallop and he came alive at the right time. The engine has always been there."
Postpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Gina Bryce
BBC Radio 5 Live presenterThat was an exciting race from start to finish.
Resultpublished at 14:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
14:10 - Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
Image source, Getty Images1 El Fabiolo (Paul Townend) 11-10 Fav
2 Jonbon (Aidan Coleman) 2-1
3 Saint Roi (Mark Walsh) 11-1
9 ran
El Fabiolo wins!published at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
BreakingSporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
El Fabiolo wins ahead of Jonbon with Saint Roi third.
Dysart Dynamo is still down, hopefully okay.
Postpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
El Fabiolo is up the inside over the last fence and into the lead as Dysart Dynamo falls!
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Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
Jonbon is making a move to the front now with three to go. El Fabio is also stalking.
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Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
The field is stretched with five to go. Jonbon is just starting to pull in Dysart Dynamo, whose lead is about five lengths.
Postpublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
The favourite El Fabiolo is running in third with Jonbon just ahead. Dysart Dynamo has pulled away a bit as they complete the first jump.
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John Hunt
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraEl Fabiolo is a bit untidy to begin with.
They're offpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
The Arkle is under way with Dysart Dynamo leading the way.
Postpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
14:10 - Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy 2m
Charlie Poste
Former jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt is an interesting one. El Fabiolo is a brute of a horse and is inclined to take everything on while Jonbon is more athletic and nimble. Dysart Dynamo has a sporting chance and could lead them to the last - can he beat the Big Two? We'll see.
What’s the price of a pint?published at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham
There are many talking points during Cheltenham week, including the cost of drinks.
Well, a pint of Guinness will set you back £7.50, with Pravha lager priced at £7.40.
A 187ml glass of wine costs £9, while a bottle of house champagne is £70.
Punters can potentially swerve the queues and choose to pour their own pints at a special 'self-serve' area in the Cottage Rake bar.
Postpublished at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2023
It is a busy time for catering staff during Cheltenham week.
Last year, racegoers went through a reported 45,000 bread rolls and 8,000 gallons of tea and coffee.
But that's nothing compared to the amount of Guinness that is expected to be consumed over the next four days - 220,000 pints!
Pretty much the population of Oldham in pint form.
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14:10 - Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, 2m
Next up is the first Grade One race of the week and it should be a thrilling clash between El Fabiolo, another from the Willie Mullins yard, and the Nicky Henderson-trained Jonbon.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe pair are both unbeaten over fences so something has to give. El Fabiolo was an impressive winner at Leopardstown last time out while Jonbon, well beaten by Constitution Hill in last year’s Supreme Novices has had a couple of wins at Warwick this season.
Last season they met over fences at the Aintree Grand National meeting with Jonbon winning by a neck.