day 1: Who won The Arkle 2023? How every horse finished
EL FABIOLO won The Arkle, the second race of Cheltenham 2023.
Paul Townend bided his time and capitalised on Dysart Dynamo's nasty fall to run clear of Jonbon and land Willie Mullins his first winner of the Festival.
We'll bring you how every horse finished right here, or check out Sun Racing's live blog for the latest race updates.
FULL RESULTS
2.10 Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
- El Fabiolo 11-10fav
- Jonbon 2-1
- Saint Roi 11-1
- Straw Fan Jack 50-1
- Ha D'Or 66-1
- Effernock Fizz 125-1
- Ballybreeze 150-1
PU Hollow Games 28-1
F Dysart Dynamo 5-1
9 ran
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 ITV1
3.30: Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy ITV1
4.10: Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle ITV1
4.50: The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race Racing TV/ bookmakers' stream
5.20: The Ukraine Appeal National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup Racing TV/ bookmakers' stream
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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
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.
Coverage will then kick off on the ITV1 at 1pm and finish at 4.30pm each day.
Then you can see the final two races of the day on Racing TV and on a bookies' live stream service.
