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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Champions Day At Cheltenham

The Cheltenham meet is the most famous steeplechase in meet in England...
Ruby Walsh riding Quevega (2R, blue/red) clear the last to win The OLBG Mares' Hurdle Race during Champion Day at Cheltenham racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
Barry Geraghty riding Simonsig (C) on their way to winning the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase during Champion Day at Cheltenham racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
Fur hats on show during Champion Day at Cheltenham racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
Ruby Walsh celebrates on Hurricane Fly after winning The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
General view of the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race from Cleeve Hill during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Groundstaff remove the frost protection covers during Champion Day at Cheltenham racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
Ruby Walsh (L) riding Hurricane Fly crosses the finishing line to win the Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy race during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Barry Geraghty riding Simonsig clear the last to win The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase during Champion Day at Cheltenham racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)
Brendan Powell on Golden Chieftain wins The JLT Speciality Handicap Steeple Chase during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Michael Regan/Getty Images Europe)
Ruby Walsh on Champagne Fever leads the field on the way to victory in The William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Michael Regan/Getty Images Europe)

Ruby Walsh celebrates winning The William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle Race on Champagne Fever during Champion Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2013 in Cheltenham, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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