day 1: Who won National Hunt Novices' Chase 2023?
GAILLARD DU MESNIL recorded victory in the National Hunt Chase to conclude an exciting opening day of action at the Cheltenham Festival.
The Willie Mullins-trained horse, ridden by son Patrick in the amateur jockeys' race, benefitted from a dramatic fall from leader Mahler Mission in the longest event of the meet.
We'll bring you how every horse finished right here, or check out Sun Racing's Cheltenham live blog for the latest race updates.
FULL RESULTS
5.30 National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup
- Gaillard Du Mesnil 10-11fav
- Chemical Energy 8-1
- Mister Coffey 11-1
- Tenzing 9-1
F - Malinello 125-1, Bellatrixsa 125-1, Mahler Mission 13-2
PU - Fakiera 50-1, Coolvalla 50-1, Minella Crooner 13-2
10 ran
What is the Cheltenham race schedule for each day?
Tuesday March 14
1.30: Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Marine Nationale 9-2)
2.10: Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (El Fabiolo 11-10fav)
2.50: Ultima Handicap Chase (Corach Rambler 6-1jf)
3.30: Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Constitution Hill 4-11fav)
4.10: Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Honeysuckle 9-4jf)
4.50: The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Jazzy Matty 18-1)
5.30: National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Gaillard Du Mesnil 10-11fav)
Wednesday March 15
1.30: Ballymore Novices' Hurdle ITV4
2.10: Brown Advisory Novices' Chase ITV1
2.50: Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle ITV1
3.30: Queen Mother Champion Chase ITV1
4.10: Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase ITV1
4.50: The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup Racing TV/ bookies' stream
5.30: The Weatherbys Champion Bumper Racing TV/ bookies' stream
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Thursday March 16
1.30: Turners Novices' Chase ITV1
2.10: Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle ITV1
2.50: Ryanair Chase ITV1
3.30: Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle ITV1
4.10: Plate Handicap Chase ITV1
4.50: The Mares Novices’ Hurdle Racing TV/ bookies' stream
5.30: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Racing TV/ bookies' stream
Friday March 17
1.30: JCB Triumph Hurdle ITV1
2.10: McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle ITV1
2.50: Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle ITV1
3.30: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase ITV1
4.10: St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase ITV1
4.50: The Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Steeple Chase Racing TV/ bookies' stream
5.30: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Racing TV/ bookies' stream
How can I watch EVERY Cheltenham race?
Cheltenham Festival began on Tuesday, March 14 and ITV will show five races live on each of the four days.
The Opening Show (8.30-10am) has been extended to an hour and a half and will be shown on ITV4 on the morning of each raceday.
