2016 Cheltenham Festival Day Four LIVE!
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Jamie Clark, Sports Editor | March 18, 2016
17:40 That’s all folks! Another Cheltenham Festival comes to an end. Thanks for spending it with Coral!
17:37 Solar Impulse wins the Grand Annual!
1 Solar Impulse 28/1
2 Dandridge 8/1
3 Rock The World 9/2F
4 Savello 25/1
24 ran
17:31 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Grand Annual!
Final race of Cheltenham 2016 *sobs*, who's getting a winner here then?
–> https://t.co/pEe4olnEO7 pic.twitter.com/BCp4ElqTeq
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
17:05 And finally… We come to our last race of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase. Peruse the preview.
16:59 Ibis Du Rheu win the Martin Pipe!
Full result:
1 Ibis Du Rheu 14/1
2 Flying Angel 8/1
3 Sky Khan 50/1
4 Tully East 50/1
24 ran
16:53 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle!
16:37 How do they bet in the Martin Pipe? Only two more chances to place a Cheltenham bet before the Festival is over:
We've taken a battering this week, is another well-backed favourite winning here?https://t.co/CUXHO9iA2L pic.twitter.com/Fz3zbwNPex
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
16:32 On one Condition… Penultimate race coming up at 16:50, the Marin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle. Read our preview.
16:28 Bookies battered by fantastic Festival favourites. Coral and all bookmakers have taken a real hit over these last four days at Cheltenham. Our very own David Stevens has this to say:
“We were already three-nil down going into the final day, and with Gold Cup day being the biggest betting day of the week, we knew we were either going to repair some of the damage, or leave Cheltenham counting the cost of our worst ever Festival.
“Wins in the opening two races for the well-backed pair Ivanovich Gorbatov and Superb Story put the result beyond doubt in punters’ favour, and when hot favourite Don Cossack landed the Gold Cup followed by another winning favourite in On The Fringe, it put the seal on a most miserable week for the bookies, and one we won’t forget in a hurry.
“The one saving grace was that there was no fairytale ending to Victoria Pendleton’s journey from two wheels to four legs, but her honourable defeat on Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter was akin to putting a sticking plaster on a broken leg as far as we’re concerned.”
16:19 On The Fringe wins the Foxhunter Chase!
Full result:
1 On The Fringe 13/8F
2 Marito 14/1
3 Paint The Clouds 9/2
24 ran
Victoria Pendleton was fifth on Pacha Du Polder:
Pacha Du Polder finishes FIFTH in the Foxhunters.
Superb effort from Victoria Pendleton! pic.twitter.com/PdyDlXe4hT— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
16:11 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Foxhunter Chase!
15:56 Foxhunter betting…
Her ride, Pacha Du Polder is 25/1 to win! On The Fringe very well backed into 15/8.
Bet: https://t.co/5ZFfEHRlZn pic.twitter.com/7uW1z0smZi
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
15:47 Pendleton coming up… Can Olympic Gold medallist Victoria Pendleton ride a winner in the Foxhunter Chase? Here’s expert opinion with our preview!
Pendleton on Pacha Du Polder in the next!
To complete course – EVENS
To finish top 3 – 5/1https://t.co/5ZFfEHRlZn pic.twitter.com/GtO2AjsNVP— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
15:38 Don Cossack wins the Gold Cup!
Full result:
1 Don Cossack 9/4f
2 Djakadam 9/2
3 Don Poli 9/2
9 ran
If you were on Cue Card, then fear not:
MONEY BACK as a free bet if you backed Cue Card in the Gold Cup, thanks to our Fallers offer! pic.twitter.com/ANXtceUI80
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
15:32 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Cheltenham Gold Cup!
15:25 Last chance to bet on the Gold Cup! Have a few quid on, you know you want to!
5 minutes to go until #ShowTime
Don Cossack 11/5 fav. Betting:https://t.co/OJ622j1YXG
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
15:10 Gold Cup betting. Just 20 minutes to go before the centrepiece of the Festival, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, is upon us. Fancy a flutter? Read our preview for all the latest or visit our sister site on bet now!
Next up, the Gold Cup!
Don Cossack 2/1
Cue Card 7/2
Djakadam 9/2
Don Poli 9/2https://t.co/OJ622j1YXG pic.twitter.com/cstwKgx3rz— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
15:03 British winners offer paying off! If you took us up on our bet €/£20 on the Triumph Hurdle offer, then you’ve already guaranteed yourself €/£10 in free bets to be credited to your account by 12noon tomorrow.
That's the second winner so far, well done to all who was on this promotion! https://t.co/y5beAnRuc6
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
14:59 Unowhatimeanharry wins the Albert Bartlett!
Full result:
1 Unowhatimeanharry 11/1
2 Fagan 33/1
3 Champers On Ice 20/1
19 ran
14:53 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Albert Bartlett!
14:43 Market mover…
Shantou Village now 7/2 for the Albert Bartlett. Market: https://t.co/Zl1RZaimKE
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
14:28 Albert Bartlett preview… Who do our tipsters fancy in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle up next at 14:50? Here’s their two pence!
Shantou Village heads the market for the Albert Bartlett Hurdle at 7/2!
Full Market: https://t.co/Zl1RZaimKE pic.twitter.com/GtuD48FQ8W
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
14:16 Superb Story wins the County Hurdle! Full result:
Full Result of the County Hurdle:
1. Superb Story
2. Fethard Player
3. Sternrubin
4. Wait For Me
5. Starchitecht— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
14:11 AND THEY’RE OFF in the County Hurdle!
Congratulations to Coral Racing ambassador @DSkeltonRacing for his win in the County Hurdle! #SuperbStory pic.twitter.com/p8o0oszXTU
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
14:01 Market mover! None other than Don Cossack in the Gold Cup…
Don Cossack still being backed, now 2/1 for the Gold Cup! https://t.co/OJ622j1YXG pic.twitter.com/am1n1AeADg
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
13:53 Vincent O’Brien preview. What do you experts think about the Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle at 14:10? Here’s our preview.
13:45 Extra place for each-way County Hurdle! We’re paying on the first five past the post in the next…
County Hurdle up next, we pay FIVE places. Great Field 6/1 fav.
Market: https://t.co/DMoONjqbD3 pic.twitter.com/vNJUUskK6H— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
13:37 Ivanovich Gobratov wins the Triumph!
Full result:
1 Ivanovich Gorbatov 9/2F
2 Apple’s Jade 12/1
3 Footpad 5/1
15 ran
13:31 AND THEY’RE OFF in the Triumph!
13:25 Final look at Triumph betting…
Late money coming in for Ivanovich Gorbatov, 4/1 favourite now! https://t.co/BwvTvwVx2X pic.twitter.com/aH7zHlTHAA
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
12:57 Another look at Triumph betting… Fancy a flutter on the opener from Prestbury Park?
35 minutes until racing. Zubayr the 9/2 favourite. What beats it? pic.twitter.com/7WjlFn5Kki
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
12:45 Mullins offer! New Coral customers can back ANY Willie Mullins horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup at enhanced odds of 10/1.

12:37 Gold Cup Legends plug. Just 20 minutes or so to go until our virtual fantasy race:
You can also bet on the Virtual Gold Cup legends race here: https://t.co/x6ZsIsx9a5
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
12:28 Market mover… Djakadam in the Gold Cup…
Djakadam on the drift in the Gold Cup, currently 9/2! https://t.co/OJ622j1YXG pic.twitter.com/cRAiZk6q9T
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
12:20 The BIG Question… How can Djakadam and Cue Card get among Cheltenham Gold Cup Dons? Here’s what our experts think!
12:05 Triumph preview… Here’s what our experts think about the JCB Triumph Hurdle, which gets us underway in less than 90 minutes!
11:50 Scudamore says… Buoyed by his big win on board Thistlecrack in the World Hurdle yesterday, here’s what Coral horse racing ambassador Tom Scudamore thinks about Gold Cup Day.
11:37 Betting for dummies… If you’re new to the bookies, you might want to look at our step-by-step gambling guide.
11:30 StableTalk. What does Dan Skelton think about his runners today and the big race? Read his thoughts in another Cheltenham Festival special edition of StableTalk.
11:20 Gold Cup legends! At 13:00 today, we’re having the virtual Gold Cup legends race.
Gold Cup Day means a virtual Legends race!
Tweet us your winner for a chance to win a £50 free bet.
Use #ShowTime pic.twitter.com/ZwGcQ7pIbp— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:55 What can you see on the Periscope? Surfacing at 11:00, is Coral v The Couch the final encounter!
LIVE on #Periscope: The Couch's tips & picks! Send in your questions. https://t.co/IhaINp4hKP
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:50 Gold Cup betting latest…
Don Cossack a popular bet this morning in the Gold Cup! Now 11/4.
Latest betting: https://t.co/OJ622j1YXG pic.twitter.com/TD4jjv7V6e— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:45 Right on Vine! This handy factfile will allow you to impress your mates with some Cheltenham Festival Day Four scripture knowledge, courtesy of Vine!
Pause this vine for your Gold Cup day fact! #TurfTalk https://t.co/7uMmOkuXeI
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:40 Pendleton performance. Olympic cyclist turned jockey Victoria Pendleton is on board Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase today!
Good luck to Victoria Pendleton today.
EVENS she completes the course.
5/1 Top 3 finish. https://t.co/ZF2Vf1A9Nx pic.twitter.com/g7f7ztQ2aU— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:35 Fallers insurance.
Money Back as a Free Bet if your horse falls in all races today, including the Gold Cup! https://t.co/47J7YJC37k pic.twitter.com/t2QQwtaScY
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:30 Each-way incentive… We’re paying out on the first five past the post in the County Hurdle at 14:10 today!
We're paying FIVE places in the 2:10 County Hurdle today.
Latest market: https://t.co/DMoONjqbD3 pic.twitter.com/y8zHBnvjqX— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:25 Triumph betting. Here’s how the market stands in today’s opener, the JCB Triumph Hurdle. Go on, have a flutter!
We're currently top price on Ivanovic Gorbatov in the Triumph Hurdle, 13/2! Full market: https://t.co/BwvTvwVx2X pic.twitter.com/9YPQFubYAu
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:20 Get off The Couch! See what respected racing pundit Mark Winstanley makes of today’s card:
The Couch is back again! Big winner in the last yesterday, here is the Couch's Gold Cup Day shouts https://t.co/bqBi1JqkjU
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:10 Back best of British… Calling all new and existing Coral customers! Wager €/£20 on the JCB Triumph Hurdle that opens proceedings at 13:30 GMT and you’ll get a €/£5 free bet for every British trained winner on Gold Cup day!
Bet £20 on the Triumph Hurdle, Get a free £5 bet for EVERY British winner today! ????????????????
Info https://t.co/yncZYUxVaB pic.twitter.com/AGAV5BGXp4— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016
10:00 Good morning… Welcome to Coral’s final day coverage of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival! And here are the scheduled races today:
Here's how Gold Cup Day lines up. 3:30pm the big one: #ShowTime pic.twitter.com/r65FeWt55K
— Coral (@Coral) March 18, 2016