Postpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
As well as following all the action with us, you can also tune in your ears to our BBC Radio colleagues at the track...
Summary
Heavy favourite Galopin Des Champs (7-5) wins dramatic Gold Cup for Townend & Mullins
Bravemansgame (6-1) and Conflated (22-1) second and third respectively
Stay Away Fay (18-1) claims Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, ahead of 150-1 shot Affordale Fury
County Handicap Hurdle won by 33-1 shot Faivoir
Impervious (2-1) holds off Allegorie De Vassy to clinch Mares' Chase
66-1-shot Premier Magic wins St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase
Lossiemouth (11-8f) wins Triumph Hurdle for Willie Mullins
Mullins has first four finishers in Triumph Hurdle
Iroko (6-1) pulls clear to win Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
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Who are the pundits backing?published at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Cheltenham Gold Cup (15:30 GMT)
Former jockeys Andrew Thornton, who won the Gold Cup in 1998 on Cool Dawn, and Charlie Poste are part of the commentary team on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Charlie Poste: I love Galopin Des Champs, I think it is a likely winner but I will have a bit on Minella Indo each-way.
Andrew Thornton: Minella Indo is a good shout with the Henry de Bromhead yard firing on all cylinders and the ground he'll like. But I think Noble Yeats will be transformed and after winning the National last year I think it will be a rare double.
Postpublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Undecided who to back for the main event today? Join the club. Here are the thoughts of our two resident jockeys to perhaps help you...
Postpublished at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Green is the colour - as Pink Floyd fans will know - and England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has got the memo today.
The Yorkshireman, looking dapper in his emerald suit and tie, will be sure to be keeping a keen eye on the action after becoming a horse owner himself recently.
Just stick to the paths, Jonny, and don't slip over.
Image source, Getty ImagesHappy St Patrick's Day!published at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Cheltenham was a sea of green yesterday as the Festival celebrated St Patrick's Thursday.
Step-dancing troupes, fiddle-playing folk bands, eye-catching fancy dress and pourings of the black stuff ensured there was a lively atmosphere.
And the mood of the Irish was lifted even further as they clinched the Prestbury Cup - the annual competition between British and Irish trainers of winning horses.
Expect more of the same today because, of course, 17 March is actually St Patrick's Day...
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End of X postPostpublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Looks lovely and bright at Cheltenham today, too. A few blue skies in that photo from our man at the course, but that could turn later.
The ground is soft, good to soft in places.
Postpublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesAs Frank rightly says, this is the one. And there are 13 Gold Cup horses, along with their jockeys and trainers, who wanna be adored by the thousands of punters at Cheltenham.
We're all setpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham
How about this for a view?
This is Cheltenham Racecourse as seen from the Panoramic Restaurant.
Today is a 70,000 sell-out for the showpiece Gold Cup.
The Stone Roses have been playing on the track tannoy. This is the one.
Postpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Here's one man who has got his finest togs out today.
No Luther-style overcoat for actor Idris Elba though. He's gone for the flat cap and herringbone suit.
Just a waistcoat away from a Peaky Blinders audition.
Image source, Getty ImagesGet involvedpublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
#bbcracing
As always, Gold Cup day is not half as fun without your input.
So let's be hearing from you! (That sounded all a bit Delia Smith, didn't it?)
Who are you backing for the big one? Did you pick out a long shot in the office sweepstake?
Also. where are you following along from? Anyone got dressed to the nines for the occasion? Maybe you're there at Cheltenham?
Lots of questions, give us the answers using #bbcracing on Twitter.
Welcome to Cheltenham!published at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Hello! If you're not pumped with excitement then perhaps you'd better get your pulse checked.
Today is the day which owners, trainers, jockeys, fans have been ticking off on the calendar for the past 364 days.
The one which they have all been gearing up towards for the past year.
The one where they wake up feeling nervous and giddy.
Today, as if you need reminding, is Gold Cup Day...
Image source, Getty ImagesSporting immortality awaits...published at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 17 March 2023
Some call it the 'Blue Riband'. Others call it the '100m final of the equine Olympics'. Everyone calls it the pinnacle of jump racing.
A test of physical stamina, an indicator of mental endurance. A survival of the fittest.
Image source, Getty ImagesGolden Miller. Desert Orchid. Arkle. Best Mate. Kauto Star. The names of the sport's greats trip off the tongue.
Image source, Getty ImagesThey are etched on the base of a near-century-old trophy, made of nine carat gold, plated in 18 carat and weighing 644 grams.
Image source, Getty ImagesAnother name will be carved into the plate today.
Another piece of racing immortality awaits.