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Cheltenham results, 17 March 1998
Results at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998: 6 races, going Good, favourites won 2 of 6.
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Quick answers
- Who won at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? The winners at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998 were: 2.00 French Ballerina (IRE) (10/1), 2.35 Champleve (FR) (13/2), 3.15 Istabraq (IRE) (3/1F), 3.55 Unguided Missile (IRE) (10/1), 4.30 In Truth (GB) (20/1), 5.05 Unsinkable Boxer (IRE) (5/2F).
- How many favourites won at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? 2 of 6 favourites won at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998 (33%).
- Who was the top jockey at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? A P McCoy rode 2 winners, more than any other jockey at the meeting.
- Who was the top trainer at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? M C Pipe trained 2 winners, more than any other trainer at the meeting.
- What was the biggest-priced winner at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? In Truth (GB) won the 4.30 at 20/1, the longest price of the day at Cheltenham.
- What was the going at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998? The going at Cheltenham on 17 March 1998 was Good.
Results
| Time | Race | Grade | Class | Dist | Ran | Winner | SP | Trainer | Jockey | Favourite | Fav result | Prize to winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | Citroen Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Grade 1 | Class 1 | 2m½f | 30 | French Ballerina (IRE) | 10/1 | Patrick J Flynn | Graham Bradley | His Song (IRE) (4/1F) | 2nd | £46,267 |
| 2.35 | Guinness Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase | Grade 1 | Class 1 | 2m | 16 | Champleve (FR) | 13/2 | M C Pipe | A P McCoy | Kadastrof (FR) (11/2F) | 10th | £55,589 |
| 3.15 | Smurfit Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy | Grade 1 | Class 1 | 2m½f | 18 | Istabraq (IRE) | 3/1F | Aidan O'Brien | Charlie Swan | Istabraq (IRE) (3/1F) | Won | £137,420 |
| 3.55 | William Hill National Hunt Handicap Chase Class B | - | Class 2 | 3m½f | 13 | Unguided Missile (IRE) | 10/1 | G Richards | Paul Carberry | Even Flow I (IRE) (7/2F) | 3rd | £36,104 |
| 4.30 | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase Amateur Riders Class B | - | Class 2 | 3m½f | 14 | In Truth (GB) | 20/1 | Steve Gollings | Seamus Durack | Time For A Run (GB) (11/4F) | 3rd | £22,923 |
| 5.05 | Unicoin Homes Gold Card Handicap Hurdle Final Class B | - | Class 2 | 3m1½f | 24 | Unsinkable Boxer (IRE) | 5/2F | M C Pipe | A P McCoy | Unsinkable Boxer (IRE) (5/2F) | Won | £26,935 |
Favourites won 2 of 6 races. Joint favourites count as one favourite per race (the better-placed is shown).
Winning jockeys
| Jockey | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Rides |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P McCoy | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Seamus Durack | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Graham Bradley | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Charlie Swan | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Winning trainers
| Trainer | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Runners | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M C Pipe | 2 | 0 | 15 | £93,274 |
| Aidan O'Brien | 1 | 1 | 2 | £188,800 |
| Patrick J Flynn | 1 | 0 | 1 | £46,267 |
| G Richards | 1 | 0 | 3 | £40,257 |
| Steve Gollings | 1 | 0 | 1 | £22,923 |
Prize money is total prize money won at the meeting, in sterling.
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