Cheltenham Festival 2023 LIVE results: Day 3 tips, racecards and Stayers Hurdle betting

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16 March 2023

That's a wrap

And there we have it, another dramatic and action-packed day comes to an end at the Cheltenham Festival. Do not worry though we still have one more day to go, with the small matter of the Gold Cup to play out on Friday...

Thank you very much for following, and be sure to tune back in to do it all again tomorrow!

Day three round-up: Upset in a dramatic Stayers'

One of the biggest results came in the marquee race of the day, as 33/1 shot Sire du Berlai won the Stayers' Hurdle. He was then followed home by another outsider as Dashel Drasher - who was priced as wide as 80/1 - battled home in second, with the favourite Teahupoo coming third.

The drama was not done there though, after a stewards enquiry was called. Sire du Berlai held onto his victory, however two and three were switched after Dashel Drasher was somewhat harshly deemed to have impeded Teahupoo.

Day three round-up: A good day for the bookies!

It had been a tough opening two days for the bookies, but they have no doubt clawed their ways back after today's racing!

Not one favourite came away with victory, will the well-backed Mighty Potter, Shishkin and Luccia all falling to live up to their prices. The punters will no doubt be back tomorrow!

Day three round-up: Shishkin defeated

Well, well, well, what a day of racing! The big headline coming into the day was Shishkin, but like last year it was not to be for the two-time Festival winner. A number of mistakes whilst jumping cost him dearly, before running on into second behind Envoi Allen.

Jockey Nico Deboinville gave his thoughts: "It never really went right from when the tapes went up. He was even sitting back on his haunches at the start.

"Over the first two, he wasn't taking me anywhere. I could dictate where I wanted to be at Ascot but I was pushed everywhere here. He was hanging a bit left."

Kim Muir Challenge Cup results

And breathe! Now we've had a moment lets take a look at the top five finishers in the Kim Muir.

1st: Angels Dawn

2nd: Stumptown

3rd: Mr Incredible

4th: Dunboyne

5th: Defi Bleu

What a finish!

Drama till the very end here on day three! Wow, wow, wow, what a race. Angels Dawn pips Stumptown on the line.

Angels Dawn wins the Kim Muir Challenge Cup!

What a finish to the day! Angels Dawn just about gets up to win the Kim Muir Challenge Cup!

And they're off!

For one final time we are off and running on day three, as the Kim Muir Challenge Cup gets underway.

Sir Chips Keswick finally witnesses a Cheltenham win

Owner of Chips Keswick You Wear It Well was pleased to finally see one of his horses win at the Festival in the flesh! His last and only other victory came in 2014 with Present View, when the former Arsenal chairman was in Germany watching his team lose 4-1 to Bayern Munich.

There is more cause for celebration this time around! He said: "I was away last time so it is wonderful ten years later. I went to Bayern Munich and they beat us 4-1.

“I think this mare is special. She is lovely, but she bites. I can’t believe it really. I have had a lot of horses but she is the best. I haven’t slept for a week.”

Walsh calls on live stewards enquiry

We made a trip into the stewards' room earlier this afternoon after Dashel Drasher was alleged to have impeded Teahupoo in the Stayers' Hurdle.

After hearing evidence from the jockeys, Cheltenham legend Ruby Walsh believes the discussion of the steward should also be aired live to racing fans... What do you think?

Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase up next

We have one more race to go, after another bumper day of racing. The Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase is up next, and here is the racecard

1 Mr Incredible (IRE) 7 12 0 W. P. Mullins Ireland Paul Byrne & J. Carthy

2 Annual Invictus (IRE) 8 11 13 Chris Gordon Mr Thomas Michael Smith Mr Freddie Gordon (3)

3 Beauport (IRE) 7 11 12 Nigel Twiston-Davies Bryan & Philippa Burrough Mr Zac Baker

4 Farinet (FR) 8 11 11 Venetia Williams M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques Mr James King

5 Rapper v 9 11 11 Henry Daly The Home Farm Partnership Miss Alice Stevens (3)

6 Dunboyne (IRE) p 8 11 10 Gordon Elliott Ireland S. P. O'Connor

7 Coeur Serein (IRE) bl 9 11 9 Jonjo O'Neill Andy Ralph Mr William Biddick

8 Slipway (IRE) 8 11 8 Ben Pauling Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos Miss Gina Andrews

9 Defi Bleu (FR) ts, p 10 11 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland Gigginstown House Stud

10 Royal Thief (IRE) p 9 11 7 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Gigginstown House Stud Mr Jack Hendrick (5)

11 Lord Accord (IRE) ts, p 8 11 6 Neil Mulholland Lynne & Angus Maclennan Mr J. C. Barry

12 Punitive (IRE) bl 9 11 6 Gordon Elliott Ireland Pioneer Racing

13 Chambard (FR) p 11 11 6 Venetia Williams David & Carol Shaw

14 Dr Kananga ts 9 11 4 Ben Clarke Tootell, Tomkies & Tory Mr Darren Andrews (5)

15 Stumptown (IRE) 6 11 4 Gavin Cromwell Ireland Furze Bush Syndicate Mr Barry O'Neill

16 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 8 11 4 Venetia Williams Mr P. Davies

17 Musical Slave (IRE) p 10 11 4 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Mr John P. McManus Mr Derek O'Connor

18 Anightinlambourn (IRE) 9 11 4 Ben Pauling The Megsons Mr Jack Andrews

19 Emir Sacree (FR) 9 11 3 Nicky Henderson Mr G. L. Porter Mr Tommie M. O'Brien

20 Western Zara (IRE) 7 11 1 Paul Nolan Ireland Anna M. Scanlon Mr Tiernan Power Roche (7)

21 Captain Cattistock ts, p 10 11 1 Fergal O'Brien Mr Nic Brereton Mr Tom Broughton (5)

22 Angels Dawn (IRE) 8 11 0 S. Curling Ireland Mr Alfred Sweetnam Mr P. A. King

23 Ballykeel (IRE) 7 10 12 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr Brendan Scully

24 One More Fleurie (IRE) p 9 10 3 Ian Williams Mr K. McKenna

Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle result

Here are the top three finishers from the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle:

1st: You Wear It Well

2nd: Magical Zoe

3rd: Halka Du Tabert

You Wear It Well flies home

Now that was an impressive ride! Nobody was catching You Wear It Well, as she is guided home by Gavin Sheehan.

You Wear It Well wins the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle!

You Wear it Well leads from the front to win the Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle!

And they're off!

The Jack De Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle is underway!

Special one for De Bromhead

This one is a special race for trainer Henry de Bromhead, with the race named after his late son Jack.

Mares Novices' Hurdle up next

We have the Mares Novices' Hurdle on the way at 4:50pm. Here is a look at the runners and riders.

1 Luccia 5 11 7 Nicky Henderson Pump & Plant Services Ltd Nico de Boinville

2 Magical Zoe (IRE) 5 11 7 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Patrick & Scott Bryceland A. P. Heskin

3 You Wear It Well 6 11 7 Jamie Snowden Sir Chips Keswick Gavin Sheehan

4 Belle The Lioness (IRE) 6 11 5 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Ms. Michelle Doyle/Sean Barton Darragh O'Keeffe

5 Ahorsewithnoname 8 11 2 Nicky Henderson Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Sean Bowen

6 Banntown Girl (IRE) ts, p 8 11 2 S. Carey Ireland Mr B. Hutchinson Keith Donoghue

7 Endless Escape (IRE) 7 11 2 Ben Clarke Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Ben Jones

8 Foxy Girl (FR) 5 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Robcour Rachael Blackmore

9 Halka du Tabert (FR) 6 11 2 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr K. Alexander Davy Russell

10 Jetara (IRE) 5 11 2 Mrs J. Harrington Ireland Mr G. McGrath Sean O'Keeffe

11 Ladybank 5 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr K. Alexander Aidan Coleman

12 Lot of Joy (IRE) 5 11 2 W. P. Mullins Ireland Over The Sticks Syndicate

13 Mullenbeg (IRE) h 6 11 2 Milton Harris Mullenbeg Partnership Harry Cobden

14 Nikini (IRE) 6 11 2 W. P. Mullins Ireland Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate

15 Poetic Music p 5 11 2 Fergal O'Brien Mr Ismail El Magdoub Paddy Brennan

16 Princess Zoe (GER) 8 11 2 Anthony Mullins Ireland Patrick F. Kehoe/Mrs.P.Crampton Daniel Mullins

17 Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 6 11 2 Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr M. J. Hanrahan Jordan Gainford

18 Still Ciel (IRE) 6 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Graiglore Limited Shane Fitzgerald

19 The Model Kingdom (IRE) ts 6 11 2 Noel Meade Ireland Model Kingdom Syndicate B. J. Cooper

20 Inspiratrice (IRE) h 4 10 6 Nicky Martin Bradley Partnership Sam Twiston-Davies

21 Under Control (FR) 4 10 6 Nicky Henderson Mr John P. McManus Mark Walsh

Two races to go

The coverage might be over on ITV Racing, but we are still going here! Stay tuned for the last two races of the day...

Magners Plate Handicap Chase

After an enthralling finish, here is the top five from the Magners Plate Handicap Chase.

1st: Seddon

2nd: Fugitif

3rd: Shakem Up'arry

4th: Gevrey

5th: Haut En Couleurs

Seddon wins the Magners Plate Handicap Chase!

Seddon wins the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at 20/1!

And they're off!

Afrer a delayed start we are finally off in the Magners Plate Handicap Chase!

Stayers' Hurdle result

So finally we have our top three in the Stayers' confirmed.

1st: Sire du Berlais

2nd: Teahupoo

3rd: Dashel Drasher

Stewards results in

So we have a change in result in the Stayers' as Dashel Drasher has been demoted to third, with Teahupoo moving into second... That one will no doubt split opinion

Magners Plate Handicap Chase up next

As the enquiry continues we turn our attentions for now to the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at 4:10pm. Here is the racecard:

1 Haut En Couleurs (FR) 6 12 0 W. P. Mullins Ireland Mrs J. Donnelly

2 Two For Gold (IRE) v 10 11 13 Kim Bailey May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 David Bass

3 Stolen Silver (FR) ts 8 11 11 Sam Thomas Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Twiston-Davies

4 Midnight River 8 11 9 Dan Skelton Mr Frank McAleavy Harry Skelton

5 Escaria Ten (FR) bl 9 11 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland McNeill Family A. P. Heskin

6 Fugitif (FR) ts 8 11 6 Richard Hobson Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain Sean Bowen

7 Il Ridoto (FR) ts, p 6 11 3 Paul Nicholls Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff Harry Cobden

8 Datsalrightgino (GER) p 7 11 2 Jamie Snowden The GD Partnership Gavin Sheehan

9 Embittered (IRE) ts 9 11 2 Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ireland Gigginstown House Stud B. J. Cooper

10 War Lord (GER) ts 8 11 1 Joe Tizzard The Wychwood Partnership Brendan Powell

11 Coole Cody (IRE) 12 11 0 Evan Williams Mr W. Clifford Adam Wedge

12 So Scottish (FR) 6 11 0 Emmet Mullins Ireland Mr John P. McManus Mark Walsh

13 Seddon (IRE) 10 11 0 John McConnell Ireland Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

14 Marvel de Cerisy (FR) ts 6 10 13 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr C. B. Woods Rachael Blackmore

15 Champagne Gold (IRE) ts, p 8 10 13 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr Barry Maloney Aidan Coleman

16 Shakem Up'arry (IRE) ts 9 10 10 Ben Pauling Mr Harry Redknapp Luca Morgan

17 Mars Harper p 7 10 9 Gordon Elliott Ireland Pioneer Racing Jordan Gainford

18 Gevrey (FR) p 7 10 8 Gordon Elliott Ireland Denis Gallagher Racing

19 Hereditary Rule (IRE) ts 8 10 7 John McConnell Ireland CF Syndicate Jack Hogan (5)

20 Celebre d'Allen (FR) p 11 10 6 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Mr Allan Stennett Micheal Nolan

21 Frero Banbou (FR) 8 10 6 Venetia Williams Mr P. Davies Charlie Deutsch

22 Born By The Sea (IRE) 9 10 6 Paul John Gilligan Ireland Natalie Gilligan

23 Captain Tom Cat (IRE) 8 10 4 Dr Richard Newland Deva Racing (CTC) Charlie Hammond

24 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 7 10 4 Ben Pauling Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling Kevin Brogan

Sire du Berlais win confirmed

Sire du Berlais' win has been confirmed! The stewards are said to be looking at the dispute between second and third with Dashel Drasher and Teahupoo.