Cheltenham Festival 2022: Tiger Roll retired after defeat by stablemate Delta Work – BBC Sport.
Who beat Tiger Roll at Cheltenham 2022?
The five-time Festival winner put in a valiant cross-country display before being edged out by stable mate Delta Work.
Where did Tiger Roll finish at Cheltenham?
The fairytale ending was not to be. Tiger Roll could not sign off his fabulous career with victory in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham, yet he went out on his shield in typically, utterly valiant fashion, with a gallant second-place finish behind stablemate Delta Work.
How did Tiger Roll do at Cheltenham?
With five wins at the Festival and two Grand National victories to his name, Tiger Roll has a unique place in the history of both Cheltenham and Aintree. Some jumpers will be best remembered for their exploits at Cheltenham, others for their achievements at Aintree.
Will Tiger Roll win at Cheltenham?
Cross Country Chase: Tiger Roll denied fairytale farewell win by stablemate Delta Work at Cheltenham Festival. The fairytale ending was not to be as Tiger Roll failed to sign off his fabulous career with victory in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham after being denied by stablemate Delta Work.
Where did Tiger Roll finish today?
‘He’s a warrior’: Tiger Roll gives everything to finish second in his final race. The dual Grand National-winning Tiger Roll has finished second on what was his final ever race, as he now heads into well-earned retirement.
Did Tiger Roll win today 2022?
Delta Work (5/2 Favourite) won the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase, on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival 2022, getting up to defeat stable companion Tiger Roll (3/1) by three-quarters of a length. Both horses are owned by Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud and entered the winner’s enclosure together.
How much was Tiger Roll bought for?
£10k
Having been purchased as ‘an afterthought’ for £10k by trainer Gordon Elliott, Tiger Roll went on to win the Aintree Grand National twice, earned over £1.4m in prize money over the course of his career, and secured five back-to-back wins at the Cheltenham festival.
Who is riding Tiger Roll in Cheltenham?
Tiger Roll set to retire after Cheltenham Festival Cross Country run, lives up to Red Rum legendary status with two Grand National wins after Gordon Elliott picked up the horse for just £10k.
Will Tiger Roll be retired?
Tiger Roll, who won the world famous Grand National at Aintree twice – in 2018 and 2019 – was retired from his prolific National Hunt career in March 2022.
What horse beat Tiger Roll at Cheltenham?
The Gordon Elliott-trained Tiger Roll failed to win the three-and-three-quarter-mile race for a fourth time as the ground officially changed to heavy after the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Delta Work and Kennedy clawed the lead with 200 yards remaining and secured the win by three-quarters of a length.
Which horses were put down at Cheltenham?
Deaths:
- Ginto (FR) – aged 6 – Novice Hurdle – Broke Down Injured – Destroyed 16 ran P.
- Born Patriot (IRE) – aged 6 – Hurdle – Fell, Injured – Destroyed 22 ran P.
- Mindsmadeup (IRE) – aged 11 – Chase – Fell, Injured – Destroyed 20 ran A.
- Shallwehaveonemore (FR) – aged 5 – Novice Hurdle – Fell, Injured – Destroyed 9 ran P.
Will Tiger Roll race again?
Farewell to Tiger Roll: Racing’s little legend set to bow out chasing more Cheltenham Festival history. f this is to be the end of the Tiger Roll story – and as much as you never know with owners Michael and Eddie O’Leary, it surely will be – then what a story it has been.
Who is the best tipster for Cheltenham?
Willie Mullins is well out in front when it comes to the number of winners at the Cheltenham Festival in the last ten years with sixty-four winners. Willie Mullins has double the number of winners the next best has and that is his Irish counterpart Gordon Elliott (32).
What race is Tiger Roll running at Cheltenham 2022?
“The plan is to run in the cross country race at the Cheltenham Festival. “Davy (Russell) was on board and he was pleased as well.” Tiger Roll is hoping to scoop a staggering record fourth victory in the Glenfarclas Cross Country which he won in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
Why did Tiger drop out today?
— Tiger Woods withdrew from the PGA Championship after posting his worst score in the event on Saturday. After carding a 9-over 79 in the third round, Woods told a pool reporter at Southern Hills Country Club that he was going to assess whether to return to the course and play the final 18 holes on Sunday.
What horse fell today at Cheltenham?
In a statement, the RSPCA said: “We’re deeply saddened and concerned after the death of Shallwehaveonemore today at the Cheltenham Festival in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. “The death of any horse is always one too many and it’s crucial that steps are urgently taken to reduce the risk of these tragedies.”
Why did Tiger quit today?
“I just didn’t play well. I didn’t hit the ball very well, and got off to not the start I needed to get off to. I thought I hit a good tee shot down two and ended up in the water, and just never really got any kind of momentum on my side.” After the round, Woods wasn’t concrete on whether he’d be completing the major.
Who beat Tiger Roll today?
Tiger Roll was denied a fairytale farewell Cheltenham Festival victory by stablemate Delta Work in an extraordinary Cross Country Chase.
Who won Cheltenham 2.50 today?
Thank you for subscribing! Corach Rambler has won the Ultima Handicap Chase after an impressive climb from the back of the field to win the Ultima Handicap Chase after being a 10/1 shot.
Who won the last race at Cheltenham today?
The last day of the festival saw Rachael Blackmore delighting the Cheltenham faithful once more as she righted the wrongs of 2021 by overturning her conqueror Minella Indo in electrifying fashion in the Gold Cup, winning by 15 lengths!