Cheltenham Festival Day 1 - recap

Cheltenham Festival 2022 is back! Spectators and visitors are being welcomed once again, after a one-year fan hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

A record breaking 68,506 people visited the Race Course on Day One. A big difference to the 0 who were able to attend last year!

Thousands of people returned to Cheltenham Racecourse today, with regulars describing it as "packed" compared to previous years. It also means the iconic "Cheltenham Roar" is back!

Cheltenham Day One Results

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

1. Constitution Hill 9/4
2. Jonbon 5/1
3. Kilcruit 6/1

The Arkle Chase

1. Edwardstone 5/2
2. Gabynako 25/1
3. Blue Lord 4/1

The Ultima Handicap Chase

1. Corach Rambler 10/1
2. Gericault Roque 9/1
3. Oscar Elite 22/1
4. Tea Clipper 12/1

1. The Champion Hurdle

1. Honeysuckle 8/11
2. Epatante 16/1
3. Zanahiyr 28/1

The Mares’ Hurdle

1. Marie’s Rock 18/1
2. Queens Brook 4/1
3. Mrs Milner 14/1

Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

1. Brazil 10/1
2. Gaelic Warrior 13/8
3. Bell Ex One 28/1
4. HMS Seahorse 8/1

Ukraine Appeal National Hunt Chase

1. Stattler 2/1
2. Run Wild Fred 15/8
3. Vanillier

One of the big winners was Rachael Blackmore who retained her Champions Hurdle title on Honeysuckle. She's the only woman to ever win the race.

Cheltenham Festival 2022

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