In horse racing news Bob Olinger the 6/4 favourite continued the fine run of Henry De Bromhead in the opening Grade 1 Novice hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon winning with plenty to spare.
Tipperary jockey Rachel Blackmore once again gave an incredible performance romping home to victory.
RACHAEL BLACKMORE STRIKES AGAIN! 🏇
What a way to start St Patrick's Day! ☘️
Bob Olinger wins the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle! 🏆#CheltenhamFestival #VMTVRacing pic.twitter.com/lPsB6nGNPa— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 17, 2021
Willie Mullins will bid for his first ever win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which is the feature race of the day, just after 3-o'clock.
He saddles the favourite 'Chacun Pour Soi' which will be ridden by Paul Townend.
Victory for the Kilkenny native would mark success for him in all the Grade 1 Championship Races at the Festival.
