Day 4 (Friday) – Cheltenham 2019

It’s Cheltenham Friday so that can only mean one thing, it’s time for Cheltenham 2019’s Day Four, the final day of this racing extravaganza.

As is the case on every Day Four at Cheltenham, it’s all about the Gold Cup! This prestigious race is one of the most coveted by jockeys, trainers, owners and racegoers alike. It is for this reason that it is seen as one of, if not, the highlight of the entire four-day event.

So, if you’re betting on Cheltenham Day Four, then you may want to have a quick look at our handy comparison table. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best sign-up offers available, so you can spend more time making winning bets!

To make sure you make the most of everything around Cheltenham Day Four betting, you’ll firstly need to know what the Cheltenham Day Four race card looks like. Which is why, we’ve got the table of races for you here.

The JCB Triumph Hurdle (1:30 PM)

We kick off the Cheltenham Friday races at 1.30pm. The Grade 1 race is run by horses aged four, over the distance of 2 miles 1 furlong. The novice hurdlers will have to contest with eight hurdles. It is a key race in the National Hunt calendar that is contested by juveniles.

There is also quite a strong step up from winners of this event to those participating, and winning, in the Champion Hurdle.

Race Winners in 2018

Last year it was all eyes on Apple’s Shakira, but she just couldn’t keep up with the pace. Over the last it was Farclas who was able to hold off the challenge posed by Mr. Adjudicator and win by 1 ¾ lengths. This presented Gordon Elliot with yet another winner, and in the first of the Cheltenham races on Friday. Not a bad way to start Gold Cup day!

The JCB Triumph Hurdle Summary

The Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (2:10 PM)

This Grade 3 outing is open to horses of five years and older and is over 2 miles 1 furlong with eight hurdles to navigate. The race is at 2.10pm on the Cheltenham Friday racecards, so don’t miss out on it!

Its place one the race card did use to be the last race run at the Festival, however, in a shake-up of the race times, it was instead brought forward to be earlier in the day to second.

Race Winners in 2018

If last year’s race was anything to go by, this could well be one of the races to keep your eye on today. It was a great run by two longshots, which is always music to the ears of bettors! Mohaayed who was starting price 33/1 was able to hold off an astonishing dual against Remiluc, SP of 50/1, by two and three-quarter lengths.

For what is regarded as one of the most competitive and challenging of handicaps of not only the day, but the whole Festival, it was some achievement by Mohaayed and jockey Dan Skelton on the day!

The County Handicap Hurdle Summary

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (2:50 PM)

The next race of the day is later that hour, at 2.50pm. This Grade 1 encounter is open to horses aged four years old and older. The distance for this Novices outing is a gruelling 3 miles with twelve hurdles to be jumped.

Prior to 2008 this was a Grade 2 outing, but, post that date it was promoted to a Grade 1 status. It may have been a higher status, but, it was again a longshot who was able to run its way to victory in this.

Race Winners in 2018

It was Kilbricken Storm who was available at a starting price of 33/1 was able to gift Harry Cobden with a first Festival winner. He was able to stay within touching distance of long-time leader Fabulous Saga and started to reel him in at the last, and, then was able to get his head down and run home to win by three lengths.

The Albert Bartletts Novices’ Hurdle Summary

Cheltenham Gold Cup (3:30 PM)

Then it’s the final day showstopper, yes, it’s the Gold Cup! Make sure you’re ready for 3.30pm as this is where the excitement is on our last day of racing. This Grade 1 encounter is one of the most beloved races in the British racing calendar. Run over 3 miles and 2½ furlongs with a whopping 22 fences to be tackled.

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Race Winners in 2018

Native River was ridden superbly by champion jockey Richard Johnson which claimed trainer Colin Tizzard his first win in this race. It was no mean feat either, as many were fancying Might Bite to get a historic treble for Nicky Henderson – however – he was not able to keep pace with Native Winner who ran in four and a half lengths to the good.

The pair were neck and neck from the start, but it was up the hill after the last fence were Native River was able to put his head down and power on to victory.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Summary

The St. James’s Place Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (4:10 PM)

After the excitement of the Gold Cup comes the Foxhunter Steeple Chase, or, as it is commonly known as the ‘amateur Gold Cup’ at 4.10pm. This race is for amateur riders upon horses aged five years and older. Over the distance of 3 miles and 2 ½ furlongs there are 22 challenging fences to be cleared successfully.

Race Winners in 2018

This was an extraordinary run last year, which saw Pacha Du Polder pull off a successive winning run after success here in 2017 too. But, the feat is made all the more impressive when jockey Harriet Tucker dismounted the winner admitted that whilst racing for victory, she had to pop her shoulder back in which had dislocated mid-race!

It was an exciting race, which ultimately led to a second victory in as many years for Pacha Du Polder by a neck.

Foxhunter Steeple Chase Summary

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (4:50 PM)

Curated in 2009 this race was named in honour of Martin Pipe. A National Hunt trainer who was Champion Trainer fifteen times along with 34 victories at Cheltenham Festival. Quite a fitting tribute.

This is open to conditional jockeys on board horses aged four years and older at 4.50pm. It is run over a distance of 2 miles and 4 ½ furlongs with nine hurdles to be navigated.

Race Winners in 2018

It was, unsurprisingly at this point of the Festival, that Gordon Elliot got his eighth winner of the 2018 Festival. Having led all the way Blow By Blow was able to stride to victory by five lengths.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Summary

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (5:30 PM)

The last race of the Cheltenham Festival is run from 5.30pm, so make sure you’re getting on it before it’s too late and the Festival has galloped away from you!

This race is the oldest of those run at the Festival, and the oldest chase in the National Hunt calendar – so it is definitely a fitting show closer. This Grade 3 race is run by horses of five years or older, over the distance of 2 miles ½ furlong with fourteen hurdles to be cleared.

Race Winners in 2018

It was the 15/2 Le Prezien who was able to put his name on the winners list on Cheltenham 2019’s Friday finale. It didn’t seem like that would be the case with Gino Trail leading up until to the last, but, at the last fence it was Barry Geraghty who was able to ride his horse to victory. After that final hurdle, it was Le Prezien who was able to gallop to a comfortable victory of four and a half lengths.

The Grand Annual Chase Summary

Betting on The Cheltenham Day 4

The main races you will want to be getting your money on are undoubtedly the Grand Annual, and, of course, the Gold Cup. There are likely to be plenty of amazing offers on the Gold Cup in particular, so keep your eyes peeled.

Bottom Line

It is not often seen as the most action-packed days of racing from the Cheltenham Festival, but, it is without a doubt one that should not be overlooked when your placing your bets. With the Gold Cup and the self-proclaimed ‘Amateur Gold Cup’, you would be mad not to get on these two races.

What’s more is, with this being the last day of racing from Cheltenham, you will find that bookies are likely to be even more generous as they look to cash in on bettors on the final day of this huge racing event. That, is where we’re looking to provide you with the best comparisons of offers, and, information to help you make the most of their generosity – and make them wish they hadn’t offered you it.

All in all, it’s the final day of the event, so make sure you and your betting go out on top!