Cheltenham LIVE: Results, winners and latest updates from Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup schedule, racecard and all the action as the Festival concludes on Day 4

Jockey Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to Jack de Bromhead after Cheltenham victory

Galopin Des Champs proved too strong for Bravemansgame with a brilliant performance to land the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs was sent off the 7/5 favourite to make a successful step up in trip in the three-mile-two-furlong showpiece.

And while he was unproven over the distance, his stamina was never in doubt as he outstayed Bravemansgame up the Cheltenham hill to claim an impressive seven-length verdict.

Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore was unable to repeat her historic triumph 12 months on, as she pulled up on A Plus Tard after being caught by a falling horse five fences out.

Follow all of our final-day coverage from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival below:

Cheltenham Gold Cup Day - live updates

• The Cheltenham Festival concludes with one final day of racing
• The favourite, Galopin Des Champs, brilliantly wins the Gold Cup with Paul Townend aboard
• Trainer Willie Mullins wins the Gold Cup for a third time
• Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore on A Plus Tard pulls up late on
• Iroko triumphs in the final race of the week - the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
• 66/1 shot Premier Magic wins the Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase
• Impervious clinches the Mares’ Chase
• Stay Away Fay holds on to take the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• Faivoir wins the County Handicap Hurdle by a nose
• Lossiemouth kicks off Gold Cup Day by winning the Triumph Hurdle

[17 March 2023 16:53 · Michael Jones]

4.50 - Mares’ Chase

And they’re off! A dramatic start to the race sees Magic Daze refuse to set off for Rachael Blackmore.

[17 March 2023 16:44 · Michael Jones]

The best of the lot

What a week it has been for trainer Willie Mullins.

The Irishman leads the winners’ table after six victories at the Festival, along with six runner-up finishes and eight third-placed finishes.

Not to shabby at all.

[17 March 2023 16:40 · Michael Jones]

4.50 - Mares’ Chase latest odds

Allegorie De Vassy 15/8

Impervious 15/8

Jeremy’s Flame 15/2

Magic Daze 12/1

Riviere d’Etel 14/1

Elimay 33/1

Zambella 40/1

Dolcita 40/1

Pink Legend 50/1

[17 March 2023 16:36 · Michael Jones]

Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets and 12 horses to watch

The Cheltenham Festival concludes on Friday after what has been a thrilling week of racing but it’s now time for the Gold Cup.

It was all about Rachael Blackmore 12 months ago on A Plus Tard and the Irishwoman has given an update on the horse ahead of its bid to defend the title.

There’s time for one more packed race card including seven exciting races to showcase the finest in the sport in the Cotswolds, including the highly-anticipated Gold Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Cheltenham Festival with tips and best bets to take on Day 4 on Friday:

[17 March 2023 16:28 · Michael Jones]

Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase

Check out the strange finish in the Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase:

[17 March 2023 16:23 · Michael Jones]

Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase

Bradley Gibbs, Premier Magic’s jockey, speaks about his first winner in two years:

“Unbelievable. My son couldn’t be here we couldn’t get a baby sitter, and my dads’s in hospital. My fiancee’s father owns him. I rode him wide, and the way he’s been riding over points we always thought he could win a big race.”

[17 March 2023 16:20 · Michael Jones]

Premier Magic wins the Hunters Chase

1. Premier Magic - 66/1

2. Its On The Line - 28/1

3. Shantou Flyer - 50/1

4. Rocky’s Howya - 11/1

[17 March 2023 16:18 · Michael Jones]

PREMIER MAGIC WINS THE HUNTERS CHASE

Premier Magic leaps ahead of Rockys Howya then drives to the line. The loose horse caused a bit of carnage towards the end as the jockeys had to manoeuvre around them.

The result isn’t in doubt though.

[17 March 2023 16:17 · Michael Jones]

4.10 - Hunters Chase

Premier Magic moves to the outside of Rockys Howya and kicks on towards the final fence.

[17 March 2023 16:16 · Michael Jones]

4.10 - Hunters Chase

Rockys Howya leads them over the final ditch which is six fences from the end. The unseated horses are right in amongst the leaders.

Chris’ Dream is making his way through the middle.