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Betfred are new sponsor of Gold Cup

Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that, as part of Betfred’s purchase of the Tote, the Cheltenham Gold Cup will be renamed The Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup for 2012.

9.34AM

Saint sends favourite backers home happy

Just four went to post for the winners bumper, the last race on the card (with the early defection of Tahrir Square), with the John Kiely trained, Derek O'Connor ridden Saint Gervais not letting down favourite coming home an easy winner at the odds of 4/6.

6.32PM

Shark feasts on a Listowel double

Shark Hanlon capped a tremendous day for his stable by sealing a double when well-backed Murchu ridden by owner Paul McMahon won the bumper at Listowel.

6.23PM

Black Benny excites connections

Strong-travelling Black Benny took the closing maiden hurdle at Listowel in good style for trainer Shane Broderick and jockey Denis Hogan to land the odds of 6/4.

6.08PM

Missunited trounces the field in the bumper

Missunited at 12/1 followed up on her good debut effort at Limerick (where she finished just two and a half lengths second to Pharney Lady) to take the last on the card at Listowel this afternoon, the Bank Of Ireland Flat Race, for her trainer Michael Winters with Niall Kelly aboard.

6.17PM