Cheltenham kicks off

 

The biggest racing festival in the world begins later with Cheltenham 2011 underway at 1.30.

Dozens of Irish Horses and jockeys will be hoping for success over the  festival with Clare interest in all four days

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The going has been described as good and good to soft in places on the hurdles course ahead start of the festival this afternoon.

The Cross country course has been described as good to firm and good in places.

The first race is underway at half past one with today’s feature the Champion hurdle off at twenty past three.

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