Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Review
Espoir D’Allen Bolts Up In Champion Hurdle
It was a fast start for the Mullins team, taking the first two races of the day with Klassical Dream and Duc Des Genievres. The English fought back with three wins later in the day. Nicky henderson got off the mark with Beware The Bear, Ben Pauling taking the Amateurs Chase with Le Breuil and team Skelton steering Roksana home in the 16:10.
The day totally belonged to Gavin Cromwell however with Espoir D’Allen romping home in the Champion Hurdle. Hopefully you saw it here first and got on at 16/1 for the big race of the day.
It was definitely a day for the bookies with only one favourite winning from the seven races. There were several large distance winners, probably down to the conditions. With the forecast being for strong winds and some more rain, you will need some tough horses out there on Tuesday.
FULL RESULTS:
13:30 - Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
1ST 10. Klassical Dream 6/1
2ND 15. Thomas Darby 28/1
3RD 9. Itchy Feet 25/1
14:10 - Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
1ST 3. Duc Des Genievres 5/1
2ND 12. Us And Them 14/1
3RD 1. Articulum 25/1
14:50 - Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
1ST 7. Beware The Bear 10/1
2ND 17. Vintage Cloud 16/1
3RD 1. Lake View Lad 25/1
4TH 24. Big River 28/1
15:30 - Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
1ST 3. Espoir D’Allen 16/1
2ND 5. Melon 20/1
3RD 7. Silver Streak 80/1
16:10 - OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1)
1ST 13. Roksana 10/1
2ND 15. Stormy Ireland 7/1
3RD 6. Good Thyne Tara 25/1
16:50 - Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
1ST 4. A Plus Tard 5/1F
2ND 7. Tower Bridge 6/1
3RD 6. Ben Dundee 33/1
4TH 10. The Russian Doyen 20/1
17:30 - National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase (Grade 2)
1ST 11. Le Breuil 14/1
2ND 5. Discorama 9/2
3RD 8. Jerrysback 16/1
