THE NOVEMBER MEET I NG NOVEMBER
T he biggest names in sport will descend on Prestbury Park, many for the rst time since March as we begin three days of quality racing action, featuring the Paddy Power November Gold Cup on Saturday 14 November 2020. The prestigious handicap was won in ne style last year by Happy Diva for trainer Kerry Lee and jockey Richard Patrick. The pair held on strongly up the Cheltenham hill in muddy conditions with the famous green and gold silks worn by Barry Geraghty breathing
of the meeting due to the loss of the opening day thanks to 37mm rainfall in just 18 hours. For the rst time, proli c French trainer Emmanuel Clayeux landed the rst and second place in the unique race. Charlie Deutsch piloted the popular grey Diesel D’Allier to clear victory in the race, ahead of stablemate veteran Urgent De Gregaine under Felix de Giles. Trainer Emmanuel Clayeux hasn’t always specialised in Cross Country horses, he has nurtured the likes of De Du Seuil, Apple’s Jade and Grands Crus through their early careers, and he also
down the eventual winner’s neck aboard Brelan D’as. The November Meeting traditionally welcomes around 75,000 racegoers through the gates over the three days with the opener having an international feel with the rst cross-country race of the season. Historically, the Glenfarclas sponsored chase never fails to draw a crowd as the punters are able to cross the course to witness the unique fences and course up close. With runners often travelling from France, 2019’s rendition of the race was moved to the third day
THE NOVEMBER MEETING IS THE FIRST ‘PROPER’ JUMP RACING MEETING OF THE SEASON, WITH THREE DAYS OF MUCKY MUD SPLATTERED MAGIC
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