Cheltenham Festival 2022: Gold Cup day – live!

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More memory lane and some real greats here.

Five years ago, Sizing John was the winner under Robbie Power, trained by Jessica Harrington.

Ten years ago, Synchronised was the winner, ridden by AP McCoy and trained by Jonjo O’Neill.

Fifteen years ago, Kauto Star won the first of his two Gold Cups, ridden by Ruby Walsh and trained by Paul Nicholls.

Twenty years ago, it was Best Mate who won the first of his three Gold Cups, ridden by Jim Culloty and trained by Henrietta Knight.

Twenty-five years ago, it was Mr Mulligan, ridden by AP McCoy and trained by Noel Chance.

Time for memory lane, starting with last year’s race.

A fine jump two out tightened Minella Indo’s grip on the prize and Al Boum Photo was already booked for third as De Bromhead’s two runners arrived at the final fence. A Plus Tard was a fraction slow, leaving him with two lengths to find up the hill. He narrowed the gap to one‑and‑a‑quarter at the line but Minello Indo stayed on too strongly to give Blackmore any real hope of nosing in front.

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