Sigh of relief for bookies after commanding performance

IT wasn’t Ruby or Tony, Kauto Star or Denman — but it was an Irish jockey from Co Galway who crossed the finish line to take the Gold Cup and win the most anticipated race of the Cheltenham festival.

Sigh of relief for bookies after commanding performance

Breaking the punters’ hearts and saving the bookies an estimated €33 million, Paddy Brennan kept the flag flying by riding Imperial Commander home for a fantastic win over Denman.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said last night the result was beyond the bookies’ wildest dreams. “The cheers for Imperial Commander came from the bookies and we roared him up the Cheltenham hill,” he said.

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