Cheltenham live: Grey Dawning sees off Ginny’s Destiny for Turners prize

1.50pm - Grey Dawning continued Dan Skelton’s fabulous Cheltenham Festival with a brilliant victory in the Turners Novices’ Chase.

Paul Nicholls’ Ginny’s Destiny never missed a beat out in front as he attempted to repeat Stage Star’s victory in this race 12 months ago, but Grey Dawning was never far away in the hands of the trainer’s brother, Harry, and as they headed down hill it became clear it would be an all-British shoot-out up the famous hill.

The duo swung the bend locked in unison but having jumped two out matching strides, it was the 5-2 joint-favourite who edged to the front at the last and stayed on strongly to see Skelton oust his former Ditcheat boss and register his third triumph of the week at the showpiece meeting.

Venetia Williams’ Djelo came home in third to complete a one-two-three for the home team, with Zanahiyr the best of the Irish in fourth.

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The Stayers' Hurdle is the feature on day three of the Cheltenham Festival.

Teahupoo, trained by Gordon Elliott, looks set to go off the favourite.

Action gets underway at Prestbury Park at 1.30pm, with the first Grade One of the day - the Turners Novices' Chase.