Ruby Walsh: History beckons for Al Boum Photo in Cheltenham Gold Cup

No Irish horse since Arkle, in the ‘60s, has managed to win three consecutive Gold Cups. I think Al Boum Photo can do it. In fact, I think he will do it

HAT-TRICK CHASE: Paul Townend on Al Boum. The Willie Mullins-trained favourite will face up to a dozen Gold Cup rivals next Friday at Cheltenham. Picture: Morgan Treacy, Inpho

It's the fourth and final day of this magnificent meeting and it comes to a crescendo with the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

It’s the sport’s top prize. The Grand National may be a better known race, but from within the sport the Gold Cup is the ultimate event, and Willie Mullins and Paul Townend are going to try to earn their place in the history books.