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Cheltenham results, 18 March 2005
Results at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005: 6 races, going Good, favourites won 2 of 6.
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Quick answers
- Who won at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005? The winners at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005 were: 2.00 Penzance I (GB) (9/1), 2.35 Moulin Riche (FR) (9/1), 3.15 Kicking King (IRE) (4/1F), 4.00 Sleeping Night (FR) (7/2F), 4.40 Fota Island (IRE) (7/1), 5.20 Fontanesi (IRE) (16/1).
- How many favourites won at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005? 2 of 6 favourites won at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005 (33%).
- Who was the top jockey at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005? Robert Thornton rode 2 winners, more than any other jockey at the meeting.
- What was the biggest-priced winner at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005? Fontanesi (IRE) won the 5.20 at 16/1, the longest price of the day at Cheltenham.
- What was the going at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005? The going at Cheltenham on 18 March 2005 was Good.
Results
| Time | Race | Grade | Class | Dist | Ran | Winner | SP | Trainer | Jockey | Favourite | Fav result | Prize to winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | JCB Triumph Hurdle Grade 1 | - | Class 1 | 2m1f | 23 | Penzance I (GB) | 9/1 | Alan King | Robert Thornton | Akilak (IRE) (7/2F) | 3rd | £58,000 |
| 2.35 | Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle Grade 2 | Grade 2 | Class 1 | 3m | 18 | Moulin Riche (FR) | 9/1 | F Doumen | Robert Thornton | Brewster (IRE) (9/4F) | 3rd | £43,500 |
| 3.15 | totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Grade 1 | - | Class 1 | 3m2½f | 15 | Kicking King (IRE) | 4/1F | T J Taaffe | Barry Geraghty | Kicking King (IRE) (4/1F) | Won | £212,268 |
| 4.00 | Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup Class B | - | Class 2 | 3m2½f | 24 | Sleeping Night (FR) | 7/2F | Paul Nicholls | Mr C J Sweeney | Sleeping Night (FR) (7/2F) | Won | £23,200 |
| 4.40 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (Handicap)Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Class 1 | 2m½f | 24 | Fota Island (IRE) | 7/1 | M F Morris | Paul Carberry | L'Ange Au Ciel (FR) (9/2F) | 14th | £43,500 |
| 5.20 | Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Grade 3 | - | Class 1 | 2m1f | 30 | Fontanesi (IRE) | 16/1 | M C Pipe | Timmy Murphy | Beechcourt (GB) (9/2F) | 11th | £37,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thornton | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Timmy Murphy | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Mr C J Sweeney | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Barry Geraghty | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Paul Carberry | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Winning trainers
| Trainer | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Runners | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T J Taaffe | 1 | 0 | 1 | £212,268 |
| Alan King | 1 | 0 | 2 | £58,000 |
| M C Pipe | 1 | 1 | 13 | £56,200 |
| Paul Nicholls | 1 | 0 | 12 | £53,564 |
| F Doumen | 1 | 0 | 2 | £43,500 |
| M F Morris | 1 | 0 | 1 | £43,500 |
Prize money is total prize money won at the meeting, in sterling.
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