Cheltenham LIVE: Results, winners and latest updates from Gold Cup
Cheltenham Gold Cup schedule, racecard and all the action as the Festival concludes on Day 4
Galopin Des Champs proved too strong for Bravemansgame with a brilliant performance to land the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs was sent off the 7/5 favourite to make a successful step up in trip in the three-mile-two-furlong showpiece.
And while he was unproven over the distance, his stamina was never in doubt as he outstayed Bravemansgame up the Cheltenham hill to claim an impressive seven-length verdict.
Last year’s winner Rachael Blackmore was unable to repeat her historic triumph 12 months on, as she pulled up on A Plus Tard after being caught by a falling horse five fences out.
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2.10 - County Hurdle latest odds
Pembroke 5/1
Filey Bay 7/1
Hunters Yarn 15/2
Gin Coco 17/2
Sharjah 10/1
Ballyadam 12/1
Pied Piper 14/1
First Street 14/1
Path D’Oroux 14/1
Aucunrisque 16/1
BAR 22/1 – 24 runners
Paul Townend previews County Hurdle
Triumph Hurdle winner, Paul Townend, believed he was in with a chance before the race but admits that he’s riding an improving horse in the 2.10 County Hurdle
About Hunters Yarn he said: “He’s a nice type and an improving sort. He is a winner of three bumpers.
“A novice in the handicap is never ideal but he’s had his few runs to qualify for his. We have plenty of weight. State Man won the race last year as a novice off a few pounds lower in the handicap so we will see how much we are improving on what rate we are.
“It’s ultra-competitive though and there is a lot of horses you would make a case for in here.”
Lossiemouth wins the Triumph Hurdle for Willie Mullins
Rather predictably Lossiemouth is another winning racehorse trained by Ireland’s Willie Mullins. The 66-year-old is right at the top of his game just now.
Reaction from Lossiemouth’s jockey Paul Townend
“I wasn’t going to fight her too much, she wanted to get on with it. I didn’t question her stamina, I just wanted to keep it an even gallop.
“She is very good. She is very professional even though she hasn’t got a whole lot of racing done.”
Paul Townend steers Lossiemouth to victory
Lossiemouth is the fifth filly to win the Triumph Hurdle. It’s another win at Cheltenham this week for jockey Paul Townend who’s enjoying himself out there.
Lossiemouth wins the Triumph Hurdle
Here’s the full result for the Triumph Hurdle:
1. Lossiemouth- 11/8
2. Gala Marceau - 10/3
3 Zenta - 12/1
4. Gust Of Wind - 22/1
LOSSIEMOUTH WINS THE TRIUMPH HURDLE!
Lossiemouth takes the final hurdle in first place and Paul Townend kicks him into action. Gala Marceau and Zenta chase after her but neither can make up ground.
Lossiemouth wins it by a good couple of lengths.
1.30 - Triumph Hurdle
Two hurdles to go and Lossiemouth makes a move to catch Jipcot. The field is clustered behind him though and this is going to be a good finish.
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