Gigginstown to the fore after most dramatic Festival finale

There could hardly have been a more dramatic start to the final day, with the opening JCB Triumph Hurdle centring very much around two jockeys, Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell.

Gigginstown to the fore after most dramatic Festival finale

Walsh's mount Abbyssial was in front when stepping right into the second flight, giving his pilot a shocking fall.

It was immediately apparent that Walsh was in trouble, as he got to his feet without putting any weight on his right hand.

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