Cheltenham Festival 2024 Day Three: Victories for Grey Dawning, Monmiral and Protektorat in the first three races of the day

Protektorat has taken victory at the 14:50 Steeple Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Another race win for the Skelton’s and owner Sir Alex Ferguson

They were followed by favourite Envoi Allen and Conflated finishing third.

Another victory for the English with Ireland yet to win a race today.

Harry Skelton said: “I was happy and he was really tough but deserved this.”

“What she puts up with is unbelievable but me and Dan had belief and needed a horse with patience and he has done it.” added Dan.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Two in 40 minutes, Cheltenham is unbelievable.”

Monmiral has taken victory at the 14:10 Network Final at the Cheltenham Festival at a remarkable 25/1.

After a false start, it was Monmiral ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Paul Nicholls that took the victory.

They were followed by Kyntara and favourite Cuthbert Dibble finishing in third.

It is now back to back wins for the English today at Cheltenham, with the Irish yet to win on day three of the festival.

Part owner of Monmiral Sir Alex Ferguson was chuffed with his first winner at the Chelteham Festival.

Cobden said: “He was 25/1. I thought he should’ve been 125/1 but it just goes to show what I know. Fair play to the trainer.”

“We take on the Irish here and the racing just goes up two notches, it’s so hard. So much more competitive but I’m delighted to have this win.” added Cobden. (Quotes from ITV).

Grey Dawning stormed to victory in the Novices’ Chase for the Skeltons

It was an English one-two-three with Harry Skelton riding a blinder as trainer Dan Skelton jumped for joy.

A poor running from joint favourite Facile Vega who didn’t look at it, not even breaking into the top five.

1st Grey Dawning 5/2

2nd Ginny’s Destiny 11/2

3rd Djelo 25/1

Harry Skelton said: “He’s a very good horse, so unassuming and he doesn’t know how good he is.”

Dan Skelton added: “Hopefully he has a long career and it’s great to have such a fabulous horse.” (Quotes from ITV)

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Harry Skelton was complimentary to the fans quoting: “Thank you, Cheltenham. Thank you very much. These people make it special. It is unbelievable, this place.”

 “I’m speechless. Absolutely speechless. Probably the best moment of my life. Unbelievable, absolute dream. He was unbelievable. He’s brilliant and what a ride.” Added Dan Skelton