CHELTENHAM LIVE: Day four (From Swindon Advertiser)

5:30pm

That's it for our live coverage of the Cheltenham Festival, on a day where Bobs Worth grabbed the headlines for Lambourn trainer Nicky Henderson in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Thanks for sharing your tips and betting highs and lows with us over the last four days, and remember to pick up a copy of the Adver tomorrow for reaction and pictures to the day's events.

5:20pm

AP McCoy on Alderwood pulls away to win, Henderson's Kid Cassidy in second.

5:19pm

Kid Cassidy takes up the lead and launches for home

5:18pm

His Excellency falls

5:18pm

Ulck Du Lin pulls up

5:18pm

King Edmund in in second

5:17pm

Tetlami leading the field at present

5:17pm

Two fallers there, one of which looks to be Swindon jockey Wayne Hutchinson and Kumbeshwa.

5:16pm

The entire field successfully make the first

5:15pm

AND THEY'RE OFF.....

The Johnny Henderson Annual Chase Challenge Cup is off and running

5:15pm

Nearly ready for the off.

5:10pm

The favourite is Alderwald, ridden by AP McCoy at 7/2.

5:08pm

This race is named after Nicky Henderson's father, and the Lambourn trainer has six runners having had three of the first four last year.

Kid Cassidy, 10/1

Petit Robin, 12/1

Tetlami 14/1

French Opera 20/1

Anquetta 20/1

Tanks for That 33/1

5:04pm

Last race of the festival coming up at 5.15pm, the Johnny Henderson Annual Chase Challenge Cup.

4:47pm

Salubrious goes clear there and wins it, a good win there for Paul Nicholls, his first of the Festival. Harry Denham onboard.

4:46pm

Salubrious storming through, as they come onto the home straight.

4:44pm

There's a faller at the back, which looked like Art Professor.

4:43pm

Stopped Out joins Double Ross in the lead.

4:41pm

AND THEY'RE OFF.....

Double Ross takes the early lead

4:40pm

Almost ready for the off in this one. Here we go!

4:40pm

Ma Filleule is a 9/1 shot at the moment, with Henderson's second horse, Kells Belle, not fancied at all at 33/1.

Gevrey Chambertin is the current favourite at 5/2.

Where's your money?

4:36pm

Two runners for Nicky Henderson in this one, Kells Belle and Ma Filleule

4:33pm

Next up is the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle, which is due off at 4.40pm.

4:17pm

Looks as if the jockey changed her whip hand, which caused the horse to change course.

4:14pm

Both horse and jockey are fine, but one of the most bizarre finishes to a horse race ever.

4:12pm

Delta Force hit the rail there and threw Jane Mangan to the floor. The race was won!

4:10pm

Oscar Delta jumps the last and charges for home, but unseats his rider and salsify takes advantage to win. Dramatic!

4:09pm

Salsify is coming!

4:08pm

But it's still Oscar Delta

4:08pm

Cottage Oak also in the mix as favourite Salsify comes to the fore.

4:07pm

The leader was a little shaky over that fence, but still at the head of the field from Oscar Delta.

4:06pm

Oscar Delta in second as Creevy Tennant still leads.

4:04pm

Creevytennant leading the field

4:03pm

AND THEY'RE OFF....

THe Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup is underway

3:51pm

Nicky Henderson described Barry Geraghty's ride on Bobs Worth as "very professional".

3:43pm

Barry Geraghty says " he struggled on the ground" but has "real heart" when talking about Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth.

3:40pm

Willie Mullins, trainer of Sir Des Champs, says he'd like to have 'another go at it without the rain' so looks like French horse will be back next year.

3:39pm

Long Run jockey Sam Waley_Cohen: “He gave me a great run, but he didn’t concentrate as much as he should.”

3:38pm

Salviniaco Conti fine after his fall in the Gold Cup

3:35pm

The Gold Cup eluded Nicky Henderson last year but a superb ride from Barry Geraghty on Bobs Worth ensures he wins this showpiece event once again.

His last Gold Cup winner was of course Long Run in 2011, a third place finisher today behind Sir Des Champs.

3:29pm

Nicky Henderson tastes Gold Cup success with Bobs Worth, with Barry Geraghty onboard.

3:29pm

Sir Des Champs gives chace, but Bobs Worth wins the Gold Cup. He stalked the pack the whole way round before coming through to take the win.

3:28pm

Long Run and Sir Des Champs head to head here, but McCoy hits the fence as Bobs Worth comes through.

3:28pm

Silvinaico Conti falls

3:27pm

But Long Run takes it back again

3:27pm

Long Run and Sir Des Champs looking very strong as McCoy eases his horse into the lead

3:26pm

Monbeg Dude trailing off the pack at the back

3:25pm

But Long Run is still setting the pace with a circuit to go

3:25pm

Sir Des Champs moves into second around the outside.

3:24pm

Nothing between the field, every horse still in it.

3:24pm

Long Run upping the pace a little here, with Sir Des Champs in fourth.

3:23pm

Favourite Bobs Worth back in fifth, with Silviniaco Conti

3:23pm

All the horses have negotiated the first two fences, with Long Run still leading from The Giant Bolster.

3:22pm

Long Run takes up the running from the Giant Bolster

3:21pm

AND THEY'RE OFF...

The Gold Cup is underway

3:20pm

Bobs Worth now 11/4, Long Run 7/2 with Silviniaco Conti and Sir Des Champs still at 4/1

Moments from the off now.

3:18pm

Here we go, almost ready for the off.

3:18pm

Two-time Gold Cup winner Kauto Star is out in track having been paraded before today's race.

Of course now she is looked after by Membury eventer Laura Collett who is putting him through his paces for dressage.

KAUTO STAR

3:15pm

Leading the betting is Bobs Worth (5/2) followed by Long Run, Sir Des Champs and Silviniaco Conti, who are best priced at 4/1.

This should be a cracker of a race. It's wide open and the conditions are sure to play a part.

3:09pm

The bell has just gone for the jockey's competing in the Gold Cup.

3:07pm

Trainer Paul Nicholls remains without a winner all week.

His big hope in the Gold Cup is Silviniaco Conti but the heavy rain is likely to hamper his charge.

Sir Des Champs could also be affected by the weather and heavier ground. Tony McCoy takes the ride for Irish trainer Willie Mullins.

3:04pm

15 minutes away from the Gold Cup.

Lambourn's Nicky Henderson has Bobs Worth and Long Run in this one.

His main rivals are expected to be Cape Tribulation, Silviniaco Conti and Sir Des Champs although following the heavy rain, 50/1 shot Monbeg Dude could stake a claim for trainer Michael Scudamore.

3:02pm

3:00pm

Right, it's the big one next, the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

2:57pm

Owner of At Fishers Cross J.P. McManus: "It is great to be here and great to have a winner here, but we are all worried about JT McNamara and what he and his family have been through.

2:50pm

2:48pm

At Fishers Cross wins it.

2:48pm

McCoy is striding away on At Fishers Cross, African Gold there in second.

2:47pm

O'Faolins Boy still leading as they run for home, African Gold in second with At Fisher's Cross making a run for it.

2:46pm

Our Vinnie was the other horse to fall

2:46pm

African Gold looking good in third here.

2:45pm

Big fall there, as I Shot the Sheriff hits the fence.

2:43pm

Le Bec tucked in in second

2:42pm

O'Faolains Boy leading the field at the moment

2:41pm

AND THEY'RE OFF....

The Novice Hurdle is off and running with At Fishers Cross in an early lead

2:40pm

Almost ready for the 2.40pm here.

2:36pm

AP McCoy's At Fishers Cross the current favourite at 11/8, with African Gold an 11/2 shot.

AP MCCOY

2:34pm

2:33pm

2:27pm

Next up is the 2.40pm Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, with Henderson's interest Utopie Des Bordes currently a 10/1 shot.

2:18pm

2:13pm

Manyriverstocross, ridden by Swindon's Wayne Hutchinson finishes third at 25/1

2:11pm

Ted Veale ridden by Bryan Cooper comes through after jumping the last level to take the win, Tennis Cap second.

2:09pm

Tennis Cap still leading going over the second last, with Dan Breen second

2:08pm

Swindon's Wayne Hutchinson on Many Rivers to Cross of course, and is tucked in the pack.

2:07pm

Tennis Cap leads the field

2:06pm

AND THEY'RE OFF

The Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle is off and running.

2:06pm

2:01pm

Next up is the 2.05pm Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle.

Nicky Henderson's interest in this one is Punjabi, a 25/1 outsider

1:54pm

1:50pm

Swindon Wayne Hutchinson never really in contention onboard King of Dudes there.

1:48pm

1:47pm

That victory from Our Conor has put Ireland back ahead of Great Britain in the Festival standings.

1:44pm

Many calling that the most impressive performance of the festival so far.

1:44pm

What a performance there from Our Conor, who had plenty in the tank and played it patiently before he stormed through to victory.

1:37pm

Looks like more than 20 lengths for that victory.

1:36pm

He jumps the last and takes it by a mile.

1:36pm

Our Conor making a real challenge and takes the lead and storms down the home straight.

1:35pm

Diakali two from home and two lengths clear of Our Conor.

1:35pm

Now the lead is four lengths as we make it to half-way.

1:34pm

Not a great jump from Diakali, but he still leads by 2 and ahalf lengths.

1:33pm

Wayne Hutchinson on King of Dudes tucked in in fifth or sixth, with Rolling Star in third. Diakali still leads.

1:33pm

Diakali leads the field over the first

1:32pm

AND THEY'RE OFF...

The 1.30pm JCB Triumph Hurdle is underway with Nicky Henderson's Rolling Star going off the 5/2 favourite.

1:25pm

Horses and jockeys on their way to the start for the Triumph Hurdle

1:20pm

Our Conor ridden by BJ Cooper and Ruby Walsh's Far West also in the mix at 4/1 and 9/2.

1:18pm

Just over 10 minutes away from the JCB Triumph Hurdle, with Nicky Henderson's Rolling Star, ridden by Barry Geraghty, the favourite at 3/1.

NICKY HENDERSON

1:17pm

The has just got even heavier here.

1:12pm

1:02pm

Half an hour until the start of the first race, and the heavens have well and truly opened.

12:54pm

12:46pm

The Adver Placepot has been placed: 1.30pm: Rolling Star/Stocktons Wing; 2.05pm: Cotton Mill/Manyriverstocross; 2.40pm: At Fishers Cross/African Gold; 3.20pm: Long Run/Bobs Worth; 4pm: Cottage Oak/Salisfy; 4.40pm: Loch Ard/Ma Filleule.

Wish us luck!!!

12:40pm

12:30pm

Latest news on J T McNamara who is sadly in hospital after a terrible fall yesterday from Dr Adrian McGoldrick, Senior Medical Officer, Irish Turf Club.

"We can confirm that amateur rider J T McNamara suffered two fractured vertebrae in his neck yesterday. He is currently in theatre in Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.

"There will be no further news until tomorrow and we will keep everyone informed, His wife Caroline is with him."

12:24pm

Wayne Hutchinson's other rides today are Manyriverstocross in the 2.05pm and Kumbeshwar in the 5.15pm, both of which look to have each-way claims.

12:11pm

Local interest in the opening race, JCB Triumph Hurdle, sees Swindon jockey Wayne Hutchinson ride King Of Dudes for Barbury Castle trainer Alan King.

WAYNE HUTCHINSON

King Of Dudes is best priced 125/1 with Betvictor.

Lambourn Trainer nNicky Henderson has the fancied Rolling Star, who is currently the market favourite at 10/3 from Our Connor and Far West. Barry Geraghty takes the ride on Rolling Star.

Henderson also has Vasco Du Ronceray in the race, which gets under way at 1.30pm.

12:10pm

YOUR SAY

We want to hear who you are backing in all today's races, especially the big one at 3.20pm. Can AP McCoy make it a Gold Cup double on Sir Des Champs having saddled Synchronised to success a year ago? Or can 80/1 shot Wayward Prince cause a major upset?

Get in touch with us using #racingadver on twitter, or by leaving your thoughts in the box below.

12:05pm

Good afternoon and welcome to day four of the Cheltenham Festival, which is of course Gold Cup day.

Nicky Henderson's Long Run is one of a number of horses fancied for the big race, with Bobs Worth and Sir Des Champs, now ridden by AP McCoy, all expected to put in a challenge.

Stay here for live updates from the day's racing, as well as reaction from some of the sport's biggest names.

NICKY HENDERSEN WITH LONG RUN