Cheltenham king Nicholls does it again with glorious four-timer

Paul Nicholls once again dominated proceedings at Cheltenham with a glorious four-timer.

And history was made when Unioniste became the first four-year-old to win the feature Paul Stewart IronSpine Charity Challenge Gold Cup.

Then, just over half an hour later, his stablemate Zarkandar claimed top honours against last year’s winner Grandouet and reigning champion hurdler Rock On Ruby in the stanjames.com International Hurdle.