HONEYSUCKLE made it 15 out of 15 under rules with a brilliant victory in the Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.
It was Rachael Blackmore’s first win at this year’s Festival meeting.
Follow all of the reaction in our Cheltenham live blog.
Rachael Blackmore, winning jockey on Honeysuckle, told ITV: “It is just incredible. Walking out in front of the stands with all the people, it’s such a special place.
“I’m so lucky to ride winners here and this mare. She’s just incredible.
“She kind of decides in a race when she’s happy to go and I haven’t stopped her yet. She’s an incredible mare.
“The work that goes into at home is just unbelievable and they deserve all the credit as well.”
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Seven races will take place each day, with the marquee race of the day off at 3.30pm.
Tuesday, March 15 – Champion Day
Wednesday, March 16 – Ladies Day
Thursday, March 17 – St Patrick’s Thursday
Friday, March 18 – Gold Cup Day