The 2018 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle winner has had a chequered career since that Festival highlight - but returned to his best in a finish that had just about everything. Paul does his own thing, he probably rides better under a little bit of pressure - really really good from him. Jamie Codd celebrates victory in the National Hunt Challenge Cup after riding Ravenhill to victory. I'm just speechless. To build your own itinerary, click to add an item to your itinerary basket. "He's a legend, he has everything - guts along with class.". Lisnagar Oscar caused a 50-1 upset as reigning champion, The pair battled it out up the famous hill and it could have gone either way, but in the end it was the, Lisnagar Oscar pulls off major upset at Cheltenham Festival, Full schedule, racecard and results from the 2020 Cheltenham Festival, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Accessibility Help. or. 434 likes. And when the Mullins' star, Santini, Lostintranslation and Real Steel led the pack almost in a line coming to the final two fences, a repeat win was on. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of many – individuals, grant-givers and corporate sponsors – to continue our work. Winning jockey Townend added: "I thought I'd never feel anything like the feeling I had here last year, (but) I think this is even better. To come here with one run (this season), the man's a genius.". About. It can only be the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Blue Riband of the jumping game that will have another chapter written in this natural amphitheatre on Friday afternoon. With no two outfits the same it was a day for ladies to take the spotlight with spectacular hats and outfits... Two of the Visit Cheltenham team, Lisa & Tara above, attended Ladies Day to share the experience with our readers. Zara Tindall cheered on her horses wearing a monochrome knee-length coat dress by Laura Green London, accessorized with a maroon hat and gloves. Our. It's all about this, it's all about this lad. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Aramax (C) ridden by Mark Walsh on the way to winning the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. You couldn't have done anything else. Visit Betfred.com for the best odds on the 2020 Cheltenham Festival, See More: We will share our favourites. Al Boum Photo, though, dug deep to prevail by a neck with Lostinstranslation a further length and a quarter back in third. 1.45pm EDT 13:45. "He fought like a lion. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. And he reserved special praise for jockey Townend, who took over from the legendary Ruby Walsh as stable jockey last summer. Al Boum Photo (10-3 favourite) became the first horse since Best Mate to retain the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup to cap a fabulous final day of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival for Willie Mullins.. Put The Kettle On ridden by Aidan Coleman celebrates winning the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy. You can't have time off running a yard. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Concertista maintained Mullins' 100 per cent record in the five runnings of the Daylesford Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham with a wide-margin success. Al Boum Photo, But for now Mullins was just celebrating his second Gold Cup. "He's such a gorgeous horse and he's come back absolutely fine. The County Carlow handler, who was landing a magnificent seventh success of the week at Prestbury Park, was delighted. "Somebody has to finish second - it is a hard place to be, but we can't complain.". Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. It was a very good race. Gold Cup, The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. "I left him alone, I asked what he was going to do. Developed by Square1, Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo set to race at Tramore in the Savills New Year's Day Chase, McGettrick drives St Brendans to first win of season over Erin go Bragh, McDermotts power to opening win over Casements, Ireland under attack from ‘love-crazed deer’, Tipperary pub enlists Irish priest to bless the bar with holy water before reopening after lockdown, London Irish pay tribute to ‘dear friend’ Matiu Ratana following shooting of Croydon police officer, Skeleton of Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig, Conor McGregor coming out of retirement for Manny Pacquiao boxing match. I couldn't believe it when I hit the front, I was just praying he'd keep galloping - he fought like a little lion up that hill.".