What time is the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase, where to watch it and other key facts

Often referred to as the "Amateurs' Gold Cup," this race sees amateur jockeys tackle the same distance and fences as the professional Gold Cup.

• Time: 16:40
• Where to Watch: Racing TV (ITV coverage ends at 17:00, but often focuses on Gold Cup replays).
• Race Facts: An Open Hunters' Chase over 3 miles and 2½ furlongs. It is restricted to horses that have been hunting and jockeys with amateur status.
• The Contenders: Panda Boy is the heavy favourite to maintain his unbeaten record in this sphere, with Its On The Line looking to finally go one better after three consecutive second-place finishes.
• Betting Insight: Sky Bet, Betfair, and Paddy Power are all offering 4 Places for each-way bets.

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