Cheltenham Day 2 Cheltenham Day 4 be dreaming of something similar.
Ladies Day consists of a perfect blend of
speed and stamina, with the Betway
Queen Mother Champion Chase one of
the most exhilarating races of the entire
week as the fastest two-milers wing
around Prestbury Park's demanding
chase course. Gold Cup Day. The Gold Cup (pictured)
one of the most sought-after titles in
racing is decided on the final day of the
Festival and always promises to provide
the greatest spectacle. The JCB Triumph Hurdle and Albert
Bartlett also crown top-class talents,
while the 28th and final race sees quality
two-mile handicappers vie for glory in
the Grand Annual Handicap Chase.
The RSA Chase is a severe examination
for burgeoning staying talent and the
Cross Country Chase gets better by the
year, with last year’s winner - Tiger Roll -
famously going on to claim Grand
National glory at Aintree.
6 Nations
SATURDAY 9
Scotland v Wales,
Murrayfield
England v Italy,
Twickenham
Cheltenham Day 3
The St Patrick's Thursday crowd has
every reason to celebrate with a couple
of cracking Grade One contests in the
Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle and the Ryanair
Chase.
The JLT Novices’ Chase also carries
top-class status while the Pertemps
Network Final provides a fantastic
puzzle for punters to solve as a huge
field scrap for hurdling honours over
three miles.
SUNDAY 10
Ireland v France,
Aviva Stadium
The Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup is
a race associated with the elite of the
sport and nothing can rival the
Cheltenham roar as the horses charge
up the famous hill - last year's battle
between Native River and Might Bite
will live long in the memory and
connections of the 2019 contenders will
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SATURDAY 16 FINAL WEEKEND
Italy v France,
Stadio Olympico
Wales v Ireland,
Principality Stadium
England v Scotland,
Twickenham