Cheltenham racing results Day 1: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

All the results from today's racing at Cheltenham, as they happen

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Cheltenham results: Tuesday, March 13 2018

Sizing John takes the Cheltenham Gold Cup on St. Patrick's Day last year

Cheltenham racing results, Day 1: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

1.30pm: Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle 

1. Summerville Boy 2. Kalashnikov 3. Mengli Khan 4. Paloma Blue. 19 ran. Non-runner Trainwreck. Favourite Getabird, 11th.

2.10pm: Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 

1. Footpad (Favourite) 2. Brain Power 3. Petit Mouchoir. All 5 ran.

2.50pm: Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

1. Coo Star Sivola (Favourite) 2. Shantou Flyer 3. Vintage Clouds. All 18 ran.

3.30pm: Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)

1. Buveur D'Air (Favourite)  2. Melon   3. Mick Jazz. 11 ran. Non-runners My Tent or Yours, Verdana Blue.

4.10pm: OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1)

1. Benie Des Dieux (Favourite) 2. Midnight Tour 3. Apples Jade. All 9 ran.

4.50pm: National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 

1. Rathvinden (Favourite) 2. Parfois 3. Sizing Tennessee. All 16 ran.

5.30pm: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) 

1. Mr Whitaker 2. Rather Be 3. Rocklander. Non-runner Divine Spear. 19 ran. Favourite Any Second Now, 8th