Ireland make it three from three

Paul Hennessy and RJ Condon strike at 33/1

Top Irish dog trainer Paul Hennessey landed the Coral Cup when Haven Help Us, with RJ Conlon on board, took the honours at 33/1.

Monkfish had his expected win in Race 2, without looking at his best, and a mistake at the last certainly had the heart racing for supporters of the hot favourite. Trainer, Willie Mullins, said it was a nerve wracking race to look at and felt maybe the lose horse at the last did not help, but in the end the Paul Townend horse was a worthy winner. Rachel Blackmore on Eklat De Rire, fell early on.

Jockey Rachel Blackmore and trainer Henry De Bromhead got the Irish off to the perfect star on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival with Bob Olinger recording a comfortable win over the Paul Townend ridden Gaillard Du Mesni, while Bravemansgame coming in third sport.

1.20: BALLYMORE NOCICES' HURDLE Grade 1

1 Bob Olinger (6/4)

2 Gaillard Du Mensil 9/4

3 Bravemansgme 4/1.

1.55: CORAL CUP

1 Monkfish 1/4

2 Fiddlerontheroof 40/1

3 The Big Breakaway 12/1.

2.30 CORAL CUP

1 Heaven Help Us 33/`1

2 Craigneiche 17/2

3 Tea Clipper 33/1