Two wins the perfect beginning

ROASTED bookies and smiling punters summed up a perfect start to the three-day Cheltenham Festival.

Practically every man, woman and child at the track yesterday had a bet on Back In Front sending a clear message that the Irish mean business.

And when Ruby Walsh followed suit with a cracker on Azertyuiop, the crowd went wild. He may as well have been an Irish winner, so much Irish money was wagered on him. To top it off Youllneverwalkalone romped home.