The luck of the Irish? - Day Three of Cheltenham Festival

It's the penultimate day of Cheltenham Festival and there's a sea of green across the race course as spectators celebrate St Patrick's Day too!

There are two feature races today: the Ryanair Steeple Chase (2.50pm) and the Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle (3.30pm).

As of the end of Day Two, Ireland had taken the lead in the Prestbury Cup but Britain is only 2 winners behind. One side will need to reach 15 to claim the trophy.

The Prestbury Cup, named after the nearest village to Cheltenham Racecourse, will be presented to jockeys and trainers from Ireland or Britain once the winning country is confirmed. The Cup itself has been sealed with some Cheltenham turf, so the winning country will be taking a little bit of the race course with them.

Cheltenham Day Three Results

Marsh Novices’ Chase

1. Bob Olinger 6/5
2. Busselton 50/1
3. El Barra

Pertemps Network Final

1. Third Wind 25/1
2. Alaphilippe 11/2
3. Mill Green 33/1
4. Winter Fog 11/2

Ryanair Chase

1. Allaho 4/7
2. Janidil 12/1
3. Eldorado Allen 14/1

Stayers’ Hurdle

1. Flooring Porter 4/1
2. Thyme Hill 11/2
3. Paisley Park 17/2

Plate Handicap Chase

1. Coole Cody 22/1
2. Imperial Alacazar 7/2
3. Spiritofthegames 12/1
4. Stolen Silver 18/1

Mares’ Novice Hurdle

1. Love Envoi 15/2
2. Ahorsewithnoname 50/1
3. Grangee 13/2

Cheltenham Festival 2022

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