The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is here and after a thrilling day one, and day two promises more drama, with the Champion Chase and Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle.
Rachael Blackmore was the main takeaway after guiding Honeysuckle to an historic victory in the Champion Hurdle.
But hopes for British-trained winners took a hit with the late defection of Altior ahead of the feature, which has given a boost to Willie Mullins-trained Chacun Pour Soi. So expect a good day for the Irish on St Patrick’s Day.
Punters will hope to get one over bookmakers following a topsy-turvy opening day which saw honours even. The situation looked bleak for the layers after favourites took three of the first four races to give backers a dream start.
The first race of the day, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle, is packed with high-class runners, including Bob Olinger, Bravemansgame and Gaillard Du Mesnil.
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