Cheltenham Festival returns with crowds, cheers and a tragedy
Horse racing’s world-famous Cheltenham Festival returned to normality on Tuesday with crowds and cheers but also a tragedy as one horse died.
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Blackmore savours every bit of applause from Cheltenham faithful
Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore got the reception they so richly deserved following an imperious defence of the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Cheltenham crowds roar back two years after 'super spreader' nightmare - in pictures
Crowds packed the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday following a year when racing’s Olympics was staged behind closed doors due to Covid.
Cheltenham’s punters return to give Rachael Blackmore overdue acclaim
All hail Queen Rachael Blackmore of Cheltenham, who finally got to bask in the warm, long and loud applause of her adoring public a full year after first being crowned. Her repeat victory on board Honeysuckle in this year’s Champion Hurdle meant there was no more popular winner on the opening day of the first Festival to open its doors to the public, even if a nasty fall in the next race quickly brought her crashing back to earth.
Marie's Rock completes Henderson double
Marie's Rock gave Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville gave a big-race double by springing a surprise in the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore retain Champion Hurdle crown
Honeysuckle brought the house down at Cheltenham as she took her unbeaten tally to 15 with another imperious performance in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
BREAKING: Rachael Blackmore involved in nasty Cheltenham Festival crash but gets back to her feet
Rangnick hoping for more of the same from Ronaldo