Cheltenham Results 2023
Welcome to our dedicated Cheltenham Festival Results 2023 page. You will find all the returns here during the Cheltenham Festival meeting so you can stay on site with us as the drama unfolds. Below are last year’s results combined with our antepost selections for this year’s races.
Cheltenham Festival Race Results
Below are the 2023 results currently being displayed
Cheltenham Day Four (Friday) Results
JCB Triumph Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Vauban | 6/4 (F) |
| 2nd | Fil Dor | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Pied Piper | 7/2 |
Race Summary:
Vauban was just too good for the Gordon Elliot pair and looks like a serious prospect going forward for trainer Willie Mullins. Travelling much the best up the Cheltenham hill, the four-year-old simply had too many gears for his rivals and is certainly a 2023 Champion Hurdle contender going forward.
County Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | State Man | 11/4 (F) |
| 2nd | First Street | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Colonel Mustard | 13/2 |
| 4th | West Cork | 13/2 |
Race Summary:
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend teamed up again with the impressive and well-handicapped State Man, who appeared to be a Graded horse running in a handicap. Making smooth headway on the stands side rail, State Man kicked clear under Paul Townend and was much the best. Willie Mullins’ charge could make up into a very smart prospect indeed.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | The Nice Guy | 18/1 |
| 2nd | Minella Cocooner | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Bardenstown Lad | 20/1 |
Race Summary:
A 1-2 for trainer Willie Mullins and despite Minella Cocooner being sent off a well supported 9/2 shot, it was stablemate and unbeaten seven-year-old The Nice Guy who took the Grade 1 prize with a comfortable victory by 5l.
Cheltenham Gold Cup – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | A Plus Tard | 3/1 (F) |
| 2nd | Minella Indo | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Protektorat | 10/1 |
Race Summary:
Tables were turned from last season in the showpiece event as A Plus Tard gained revenge on stablemate Minella Indo with an authoritative success under jockey Rachael Blackmore. Minella Indo had set sail for home a long way from the finish turning for home, but the Cheveley Park owned eight-year-old always had his stablemate in sight and readily overhauled him to run out a 15l winner at the line.
Hunter Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Billaway | 13/8 (F) |
| 2nd | Winged Leader | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Mighty Stowaway | 33/1 |
Race Summary:
A sensational effort from Billaway who stormed up the famous Cheltenham hill to snatch victory away from Winged Leader who gave it his all in second. A ninth winner overall for trainer Willie Mullins on the week.
Paddy Power Mares Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Elimay | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Pink Legend | 33/1 |
| 3rd | Scarlet And Dove | 28/1 |
Race Summary:
Last year’s second Elimay went one place better and gave jockey Patrick Mullins a quickfire double after Billaway’s earlier success. The talented grey mare stayed on resolutely in between horses to get up in the shadows of the post and give Willie Mullins a remarkable tenth winner of the Festival in the week.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Banbridge | 12/1 |
| 2nd | Cobblers Dream | 12/1 |
| 3rd | Hollow Games | 9/2 |
| 4th | Freedom To Dream | 20/1 |
Race Summary:
The concluding race of the 2023 Festival went the way of Joseph O’Brien’s Banbridge who had enough in the locker to see off the strong travelling Cobblers Dream for trainer Ben Case. The final score across the week between Britain and Ireland was 18-10 in the Irish runner’s favour.
Cheltenham Day Three (Thursday) Results
Marsh Novices’ Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Bob Olinger | 6/5 |
| 2nd | Busselton | 50/1 |
| 3rd | El Barra |
Race Results Summary:
Just the four went to post and the expected matchup between Galopin Des Champs and Bob Olinger was heading in a very one-sided argument, as Willie Mullins’ exceptional novice held a commanding lead before slipping on landing after the final flight. That allowed the toiling Bob Olinger to pick up the pieces and maintain his unbeaten start over the larger obstacles.
Pertemps Network Final – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Third Wind | 25/1 |
| 2nd | Alaphilippe | 11/2 (JF) |
| 3rd | Mill Green | 33/1 |
| 4th | Winter Fog | 11/2 (JF) |
Race Results Summary:
A rare 1-2-3 for the home team in the Pertemps Network Final, with Hughie Morrison’s Third Wind proving too strong in the closing stages to deny the late charge from the well supported Alaphilippe.
Ryanair Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Allaho | 4/7 (F) |
| 2nd | Janidil | 12/1 |
| 3rd | Eldorado Allen | 14/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Simply a one-horse race as Allaho stamped his authority in the Ryanair. Winner of the race 12 months ago, Willie Mullins’ charge had an easy time of things at the head of affairs and soon had his rivals toiling with a smart round of jumping, running out a commanding 14l winner at the line.
Stayers’ Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Flooring Porter | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Thyme Hill | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Paisley Park | 17/2 |
Race Results Summary:
A fantastic front running ride from Danny Mullins gave Flooring Porter back to back wins in the Thursday feature contest. Facing a challenge from British pair Thyme Hill and Paisley Park, Gavin Cromwell’s smart stayer asserted in the closing stages and comfortably held on to win by just over two lengths.
Plate Handicap Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Coole Cody | 22/1 |
| 2nd | Imperial Alacazar | 7/2 (F) |
| 3rd | Spiritofthegames | 12/1 |
| 4th | Stolen Silver | 18/1 |
Race Results Summary:
A remarkable 1-2-3-4 for team GB and it was Evan Williams’ resilient Coole Cody who stayed on willingly in the closing stages to win going away from Fergal O’Brien’s well-supported market leader.
Mares’ Novice Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Love Envoi | 15/2 |
| 2nd | Ahorsewithnoname | 50/1 |
| 3rd | Grangee | 13/2 |
Race Results Summary:
Love Envoi recorded a fantastic success for the Noel Fehily Racing Club and provided trainer Harry Fry with a famous Festival winner. Racing prominently, the six-year-old jumped fluently from the offset and despite facing a challenge climbing the hill, Love envoi stayed on well under jockey Jonny Burke to see off Ahorsewithnoname and maintain her unbeaten record.
Kim Muir Handicap Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Chambard | 40/1 |
| 2nd | Mister Coffey | 5/1 (JF) |
| 3rd | Didero Vallis | 66/1 |
| 4th | Fakir D’alene | 33/1 |
Race Results Summary:
A 1-3 for trainer Venetia Williams and yet another front running winner on Day 3, the ten-year-old Chambard stayed on determinedly in the closing stages to see off the challenge of Nicky Henderson’s Mister Coffey who travelled like the likeliest winner before flattering to deceive under jockey Sam Waley-Cohen.
Cheltenham Day Two (Wednesday) Results
Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Sir Gerhard | 8/11F |
| 2nd | Three Stripe Life | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Whatdeawant | 18/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Ireland was the first to strike on day 2 as Sir Gerhard showed his class, readily coming clear of nearest pursuer Three Stripe life to win for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend. The seven-year-old was neat and fluent over his obstacles and never looked in any danger in the attritional conditions. An exciting prospect, Willie Mullins’ charge is one to keep firmly on side.
Brown Advisory Novice Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | L’Homme Presse | 9/4F |
| 2nd | Ahoy Senor | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Gaillard Du Mesnil | 11/1 |
Race Results Summary:
The torrential rain had seen unbeaten novice Bravemansgame withdrawn beforehand, but Paul Nicholls’ star may have been up against it regardless as L’Homme Presse was foot perfect for Venetia Williams and Charlie Deutsch. Jumping big and boldly, the seven-year-old was far too good for Ahoy Senor up the Cheltenham hill and never gave favourite backers anything to worry about.
Coral Cup – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Commander Of Fleet | 50/1 |
| 2nd | Fastorslow | 18/1 |
| 3rd | Ashdale Bob | 14/1 |
| 4th | Camprond | 10/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Gordon Elliot is renowned for his tremendous Festival record with his handicappers, but many didn’t see Commander Of Fleet obliging at long odds in the colours of owners Gigginstown. Facing a strong challenge from Fastorslow, the eight-year-old battled on tenaciously under pressure to prevail by a short head after making an error over the final flight.
The Champion Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Energumene | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Funambule Sivola | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Envoi Allen |
Race Results Summary:
The Champion Chase didn’t quite live up to expectations as warm favourite Shishkin was forced to pull up early after failing to handle the testing surface at Prestbury Park. With the market leader out of the contest, Energumene was left with a simple task especially after stablemate Chacun Pour Soi also departed. However, Willie Mullins’ star two-miler still displayed a stunning performance to run out a ready winner and give the trainer a first win in the famous two-mile event.
The Cross-Country Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Delta Work | 5/2F |
| 2nd | Tiger Roll | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Plan Of Attack | 25/1 |
Race Results Summary:
The fairytale finish just wasn’t meant to be for Tiger Roll, who went down fighting but ultimately gave way in the closing stages to talented stablemate Delta Work who was having his first try at the Cross Country circuit and highlighted himself as the new kid on the block in this sphere with a smart winning effort. Although not the result many punters wanted, the dual Grand National winner bowed out on the biggest stage and will forever be remembered in Festival history.
Grand Annual Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Global Citizen | 28/1 |
| 2nd | Andy Dufresne | 100/30F |
| 3rd | Frero Banbou | 6/1 |
| 4th | Editeur Du Gite | 15/2 |
Race Results Summary:
Willoughby Court and Le Breuil provided trainer Ben Pauling with previous Festival glory and Global Citizen completed the hat-trick on day 2 with a smart front running performance. Unfancied in the betting, the ten-year-old was returning to fences for the first time since December 2020 and stayed on dourly in the gruelling conditions to see off the well-backed favourite, Andy Dufresne.
The Champion Bumper – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Facile Vega | 15/8F |
| 2nd | American Mike | 5/2 |
| 3rd | James’s Gate | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Seabank Bistro | 18/1 |
Race Results Summary:
The Champion Bumper didn’t disappoint as Facile Vega justified favouritism for trainer Willie Mullins and ran out an impressive winner ahead of fellow talented Irish runner, American Mike. Despite the heavy underfoot surface, Facile Vega made notable headway turning for home before powering clear and quickening well in the conditions to provide trainer Willie Mullins with his twelfth victory in the concluding day 2 contest.
Cheltenham Day One (Tuesday) Results
The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Constitution Hill | 9/4J |
| 2nd | Jonbon | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Kilcruit | 6/1 |
Race Results Summary:
The curtain-raiser certainly didn’t disappoint as Constitution Hill turned the seemingly red-hot Supreme into a procession, travelling ominously well under Nico de Boinville before powering clear of the toiling field to win by a staggering 22l. Nicky Henderson’s imposing novice was simply in another league to his eight rivals and certainly appears another hugely talented individual for the master at Seven Barrows.
The Arkle Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Edwardstone | 5/2F |
| 2nd | Gabynako | 25/1 |
| 3rd | Blue Lord | 4/1 |
Race Results Summary:
It was soon 2-0 to the home team as Edwardstone was foot perfect in the Arkle Chase, staying on best of all up the famous hill to give jockey Tom Cannon his first-ever Cheltenham winner. Despite taking a bump two from the finish, Alan King’s charge was too strong for his ten rivals and in victory took his chasing record to five from six.
The Ultima Handicap Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Corach Rambler | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Gericault Roque | 9/1 |
| 3rd | Oscar Elite | 22/1 |
| 4th | Tea Clipper | 12/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Arguably the best ride on day 1 came from jockey Derek Fox who guided Corach Rambler home in the fiercely competitive Ultima Handicap Chase. Held up off the pace, the eight-year-old was still left with plenty to do turning for home but Lucinda Russell’s charge soon reached top gear and fairly sprinted up the famous Cheltenham Hill to lead in the final closing stages, in what was a simply remarkable performance.
The Champion Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Honeysuckle | 8/11F |
| 2nd | Epatante | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Zanahiyr | 28/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Superstar mare Honeysuckle didn’t let down favourite backers in the opening day feature Champion Hurdle, quickening away smartly on the climb to the finish to see off the challenge of former champion Epatante. Henry De Bromhead’s mare stretched her unbeaten record to 15 from 15 and was treated to rapturous applause from the thousands of spectators in attendance as she made her way into the winner’s enclosure.
The Mares’ Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Marie’s Rock | 18/1 |
| 2nd | Queens Brook | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Mrs Milner | 14/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Nicky Henderson was keen on the chances of Marie’s Rock before the mares’ hurdle and the seven-year-old didn’t disappoint, coming with a strong burst of pace to overhaul Gordon Elliot’s Queens Brook in the final strides and give team Britain their fourth win on the opening day.
Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Brazil | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Gaelic Warrior | 13/8F |
| 3rd | Bell Ex One | 28/1 |
| 4th | HMS Seahorse | 8/1 |
Race Results Summary:
Inexperience ultimately cost the well supported Gaelic Warrior from exploiting an opening mark of 129, with his wayward jumping proving costly as Brazil stayed on best of all for jockey Mark Walsh and trainer Padraig Roche to win by a short head.
National Hunt Chase – Results
| POS | HORSE | PRICE |
| 1st | Stattler | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Run Wild Fred | 15/8F |
| 3rd | Vanillier |
Race Results Summary:
Only six runners took their chance in the concluding National Hunt Chase and despite the poor turnout, Stattler delivered a smart performance for Willie Mullins and son Patrick, jumping superbly well all the way around before staying on best of all to readily go clear of race favourite Run Wild Fred.
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