Britain burst Ireland's bubble on St Patrick's Thursday

Britain burst Ireland's bubble on St Patrick’s Thursday at Cheltenham. Grey Dawning, Monmiral and Protektorat celebrated home successes on day three. Teahupoo restored some late order before the rest of the day was restored to order.

Irish dominance of Cheltenham Festival shows no signs of abating. Only two favourites at this year’s event stabled in British yards. Ireland ready to rout Britain again at Cheltenam, with only two of the favourites in British yard. Ireland's dominance of the Festival continues to be seen as a major factor in the race.