Cheltenham Festival 2022 LIVE: Results, tips, odds, schedule and latest updates ahead of Stayers’ Hurdle

LIVE – Updated at 13:42

Follow live updates from day three of the Cheltenham Festival, as Flooring Porter attempts to secure back-to-back victories in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle while Rachel Blackmore aims for more success on Bob Olinger.

After the heavy rain of day two, the going is set to be soft again but the sun has come out to improve conditions at the Greatest Show on Turf. The day’s action is headlined by the Stayers’ Hurdle and Turners Novices’ Chase, as excitement builds ahead of Friday’s Gold Cup.

Flooring Porter is aiming to add his name to an illustrious list who have won the Stayers’ Hurdle on more than one occasion following his dominant performance 12 months ago, while Blackmore rides again on Bob Olinger following their stunning victory in the Ballymore last year.

Fans have flocked back to Cheltenham after the festival was held behind closed doors last season, and have been treated to two exciting days of action so far. Follow for live updates, as well as tips, odds, and results from the Cheltenham Festival.

1st: Bob Olinger 6/5

2nd: Busselton 50/1

3rd: El Barra 22/1

Galopin Des Champs just overcooked the final jump on Paul Townend. He stumbled and couldn’t keep his feet. Galopin Des Champs was well clear.

BOB OLINGER WINS THE NOVICES’ CHASE!

Galopin Des Champs is up and is ok, thankfully.

Up the hill now and Galopin Des Champs is extending their lead!

BUT NO - HE FALLS AT THE LAST!

Bob Olinger lands short, before brushing through the fence with three go. Blackmore asks Bob Olinger to go to close the gap on Galopin Des Champs - who remains ahead by two lengths!

The grandstands are packed on St Patrick’s Day as the Irish horses make their way to the turn. Galopin Des Champs remains in front