CHELTENHAM: Fantastic day as Irish stars break new ground

What another fantastic day of racing at Cheltenham, bringing to an end another magnificent festival.

I hope the Government was keeping a close eye on things as it proved to be another stunning success for Irish racing. There are hardly too many better showcases for this country and when you think it comes from a sport that is in fact an industry, employing so many people directly and indirectly, you cannot argue that it doesn’t warrant considerable investment.

Ruby Walsh finished top jockey. Willie Mullins was top trainer. There were a record-breaking 14 Irish-trained winners and plenty more that were bred in this country, including yesterday’s thrilling Gold Cup winner, Bobs Worth.