Cheltenham Festival Day 3

The third day of the Cheltenham Festival is held on St Patrick’s Day.

The day three Cheltenham feature Championship races are the Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle and the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase.

Also on this day of the Cheltenham Races, the British vs Irish Prestbury Cup could be settled if one of the teams secure the 15th win at the Festival. The Irish would love nothing more than to get this win on St Patrick’s Day!

To find out tips, latest news and previous winners from day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival then continue reading our Cheltenham Festival Day Three in-depth guide:

Cheltenham Festival Day Three Racecards and Tips

Here are the following races competed on day three, Thursday 17th March 2022.

13:30 – Turners Novices Chase

The first race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival at 1:30 pm is the Turners Novices Chase which is a Grade One National Hunt chase that is contested over 2 miles and 4 furlongs on the New Course at Cheltenham, and there are seventeen hurdles to jump during the race.

It is registered as the Golden Miller Novices Chase.

The winner of the last Marsh Novices’ Chase was ‘Chantry House‘.

13.30 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 13.30 Tip is the talented Bob Olinger.

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – Galopin Des Champs was very impressive in his last run and will be a tough nut to crack. However, Bob Olinger is many horse racing tipsters banker of the whole meeting

14:10 – Pertemps Final

The Pertemps Final is a Grade Three National Hunt hurdle event held in the UK for horses aged five and up. It is run over a distance of around 3 miles on the New Course at Cheltenham, and there are 12 hurdles to jump during the race.

Last year’s winner from the Pertemps Final was ‘Mrs Milner‘.

Another very tricky handicap, there’s not much between all of these runners.

14.10 Cheltenham Tips

However, our Cheltenham 14.10 tip is to wager on Dunboyne.

• Cheltenham 14.10 NAP – Dunboyne
• Cheltenham 14.10 NB – Winter Fog
• Cheltenham 14.10 Long Shot – Born Patriot

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – In a typically diffiuclt Pertemps Final, we are opting for Dunboyne. He is consistent and should be there at the last. A solid each way bet.

14:50 – Ryanair Chase

The third race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival at 2:50 pm is the Ryanair Chase which is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase. The race has really grown in stature over the years – and is now seen as a top mid-distance chase race. It often sees high-class horses who fall between the distances of the Champion Chase and Gold Cup compete. Quality is normally high.

The winner of last year’s Ryanair Chase was ‘Allaho‘.

14.50 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 14.50 Tips is to wager on Allaho.

• Cheltenham 14.50 NAP – Allaho
• Cheltenham 14.50 NB – Melon
• Cheltenham 14.50 Long Shot – Mister Fisher

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – Allho would not be out of place in the Champion Chase or Gold Cup and this interminate distance looks idea. He won’t have it all his own way though, Melon and Mister Fisher will keep him honest but he should have too much talent and win.

15:30 – Stayers’ Hurdle

The fourth race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival at 3:30 pm is the Stayers’ Hurdle which is a Grade 1 National Hunt distance of around 3 miles on the New Course. The feature race of day three, has been won by legends over the year including the mighty Big Bucks and Barcuuda.

Last year’s winner for the Stayers’ Hurdle was ‘Flooring Porter‘.

15.30 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 15.30 Tips is to wager on Paisley Park. He himself is a former winner. Whilst he can hit a flat spot in his races, he really hits the after-burners where it matters and saves his best for the infamous Cheltenham hill. He faces some stiff opponents but he’ll be hitting the line hard.

• Cheltenham 15.30 NAP – Paisley Park
• Cheltenham 15.30 NB – Flooring Porter
• Cheltenham 15.30 Long Shot – Thyme Hill

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – The Stayers this year is hard to call bit former champion Paisley Park is solid. He knows what it takes to win here and has had a solid winter. Often the first off the bridle, he comes home like a train. At 7-1 he’s a solid bet to hit the frame – at least.

16:10 – Festival Plate / Paddy Power Plate Handicap Chase

The fifth race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival at 4:10 pm is the Paddy Power Plate Handicap Chase which is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase. It is registered as the Festival Plate.

‘The Shunter‘ was the winner of last year’s Festival Plate.

16.10 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 16.10 Tips is to wager on Imperial Alcazar.

• Cheltenham 16.10 NAP – Imperial Alcazar
• Cheltenham 16.10 NB – Admirel
• Cheltenham 16.10 Long Shot – Slate House

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – Another tricky handicap, where bets should be kept to a minimum, Imperial Alcazar looks a decent choice and will give you a run for your money.

16:50 – Mares Novices’ Hurdle

The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle was renamed the Parnell Properties Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle for sponsorship reasons, it is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle event held for fillies and mares aged four and up.

It is run over a distance of around 2 miles and 1 furlong, and there are eight hurdles to jump during the race.

The lastest winner for the Mares Novices’ Hurdle was ‘Telmesomethinggirl‘.

16.50 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 16.50 Ante Post Tips was Grangee.

• Cheltenham 16.50 NAP – Grangee
• Cheltenham 16.50 NB – Dinoblue
• Cheltenham 16.50 Long Shot – Nurse Susan

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17:30 – Kim Muir Challenge Cup

The Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a steeplechase for amateur riders in Great Britain. The chase is held on the New Course at Cheltenham, with a distance of around 3 miles and 2 furlongs and, throughout its running, there are 21 obstacles to be jumped.

The winner for last years Kim Muir Challenge Cup was ‘Mount Ida‘.

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17.30 Cheltenham Tips

Our Cheltenham 17.30 Tips is to place a bet on Frontal Assault. 

• Cheltenham 17.30 NAP – Frontal Assault
• Cheltenham 17.30 NB – School Boy Hours
• Cheltenham 17.30 Long Shot – Come On Teddy

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Cheltenham Festival Tips Summary – In a typically difficult Kim Muir, our choice is Frontal Assault who should be suited by the conditions and looks sure to go close.

Cheltenham Festival Day Three Tips

Here are the betting tips for Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival 2022.

• JLT Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) – Bob Olinger
• Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) – Dunboyne
• Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) – Allaho
• Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) – Paisley Park (NAP)
• Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase (Grade 3) – Imperial Alcazar
• Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) – Brandy Love
• Kim Muir Challenge Cup (Handicap) – Frontal Assault

The third day of the Cheltenham Festival is a great day with 7 horse racing betting events.

If you are looking for Cheltenham tipsters on which horses to wager there is no better source of information than the trainers direct. Check what the trainers have to say about their horses running on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.

• Henry De Bromhead Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day
• Paul Nicholls Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day
• Willie Mullins Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day
• Nicky Henderson Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day
• Gordon Elliott Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day
• Dan Skelton Cheltenham Races Tips on the third day

Day Three Cheltenham 2022 Tickets

The best place to purchase tickets for Day Three is from here.

If you are wanting to jump between all the races during the 4 Day Cheltenham Festival Event check out each day racing here:

• Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Races
• Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Races
• Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Races
• Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Races

Cheltenham Favourites for Day 3 Racing

Many punters are looking for the runners and favourites at Cheltenham today and for the whole Festival week.

If you are a favourite backer you will want to check out our guide to the number of SP favourites to win at Cheltenham Festival.

Here are the Cheltenham Favourites for Thursday 17th March (3rd Day of the Festival):

• 1:30 – Galopin Des Champs
• 2:10 – Sire Du Berlais
• 2:50 – Allaho
• 3:30 – Flooring Porter
• 4:10 – The Glancing Queen
• 4:50 – Dinoblue
• 5:30 – School Hour Boys

The first race at Cheltenham today is 1:30pm and the last race at Cheltenham today is 5:30pm.

Of the Cheltenham Favourites today the main bankers for punters in Acca bets would be Allaho and Bob Olinger.

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Ten of the Best St Patricks Day Thursday Cheltenham Winners

Here is a great video from the Jockey Club showing St Patrick’s Day ten of the best winners on day three of the Cheltenham Festival.

Summary of the Day 3 Racing

The third day at Cheltenham Racecourse has featured some amazing finishes over the years for horse racing fans.

Being St Patricks Day on Day Three it is flooded with Irish fans and the atmosphere in the Irish Village on track is electric.

Punters over the years have had amazing luck on day three with many favourites obliging.

The Stayers’ Hurdle in recent years has been won by the favourite and is many punters’ best race of the meeting to bet large on.

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