2008 Cheltenham Festival Day One Results

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

The Cheltenham Festival got underway with a roar on the Champion Hurdle course as the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle was run over 2 miles and a 1/2 furlong. The large amount of rainfall around Cheltenham caused significantly slower finishes than the previous year.

2008 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Winner

Horse: Captain Cee Bee, aged 7
Jockey: Robert Thornton
Trainer: E P Harty
Owner: JP McManus
Odds: 17/2

Arkle Challenge Trophy 

The Arkle Challenge Trophy, the Champion Chase for novices, was run over 2 miles. The race usually features a small field and has a total prize fund of £170,000.

2008 Arkle Challenge Trophy Winner

Horse: Tidal Bay, aged 7
Jockey: Denis O′Regan
Trainer: J Howard Johnson
Owner: Andrea & Graham Wylie
Odds: 6/1

Champion Hurdle

The Champion Hurdle was run over 2 miles and 110 yards at the Cheltenham Old Course. It is always the highlight of the Day 1 Races.

2008 Champion Hurdle Winner

Horse: Katchit, aged 5
Jockey: Robert Thornton
Trainer: A King
Owner: D S J P Syndicate
Odds: 10/1

William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase

The William Hill Trophy is a Class A Grade 3 chase raced over three miles and a furlong. It boasts a total prize fund of £85,000.

2008 William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase Winner

Horse: An Accordion, aged 7
Jockey: Tom Scudamore
Trainer: D Pipe
Owner: B A Kilpatrick
Odds: 7/1

BGC Handicap Chase - Cross Country Chase

The Cross Country Chase is run over three miles and seven furlongs on the Cross Country Course. The prize fund is £45,000.

2008 Cross Country Chase Winner

Horse: Garde Champetre, aged 7
Jockey: Miss N Carberry
Trainer: E Bolger
Owner: John P McManus
Odds: 4/1

Fred Winter Juvenile Novices Handicap Hurdle

The Novices Handicap is run over 2 miles and a ½ furlong.

2008 Novices Handicap Hurdle Winner

Horse: Crack Away Jack, aged 7
Jockey: P Carberry
Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Owner: Gdm Partnership
Odds: 14/1