Constitution Hill tops bill as Cheltenham arrives

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Preview as Constitution Hill seeks Champion Hurdle win

Rules introduced last month reduce the number of times the whip is permitted by one, to seven in jumps races and six in flat races.

Potential offences are now referred to the Whip Review Committee, rather than dealt with by racecourse stewards on the day. All bets by punters will stand on the day, with any breaches - and potential disqualifications - not dealt with until the following week.Rachael Blackmore has been clocking up the landmarks, becoming the first woman to ride the Gold Cup winner when triumphant on A Plus Tard 12 months ago.

Blackmore is set to be aboard A Plus Tard again in Friday's Gold Cup, while trainer Henry de Bromhead will also saddle 2021 winner Minella Indo.

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