The second day of the Cheltenham Festival opened its doors with snow this morning while racing enthusiasts were preparing for a cold day.
After an absorbing opening day yesterday, there are several strengths today, including the racing of feature films, the champion of Queen Mother Chase at 4 p.m.
At that time, the snow was released with temperatures due to the increase of a maximum of 9 ° C.
The start on the old course remains good at sweet.
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Golden Ace The Star of the opening day
The first day was dominated by a howler of dramatic champion who followed the path of Golden Ace after the fall of Constitution Hill and State Man.
The horse formed by Jeremy Scott came out as an foreigner 25-1, but dragged long enough to capitalize as First Constitution Hill, then the statesman fell.
Constitution Hill fell to the fourth last, leaving the state in pole position to keep the trophy it won last year, only for Jockey Paul Townend to have misused the last and hit the lawn when it is clear.
The British Horse Racing Authority was quick to announce the two horses, and the jockeys were good.
Williams revels in surprise victory
This left Jockey Lorcan Williams to occupy the front of the stage. He told ITV Racing: “I am lost for words. It is by far the best day of my life. You dream of these moments when I was a child.
“But she is fantastic. She always presents herself and the fair play to [owner] Ian Gosden for having chosen this race rather than the obstacle of mares. I don’t complain now.
“I’m just a little part of the team and I got together on board.”
Jonbon is the favorite to win the champion of the Queen Mother of Chase today. Nicky Henderson’s charge is currently at a price of 10-11.
