Cheltenham Festival poser as Vroum Vroum hits top gear

Vroum Vroum Mag enhanced her Cheltenham Festival claims with victory in the OLBG.com Mares’ Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday – but for what race in March remains uncertain

Sent off the 4-6 favourite, the Ruby Walsh-ridden seven-year-old was trying the near three-mile trip for the first time and handled it with aplomb, taking her unbeaten record for Willie Mullins to eight.

Dropped out in the early stages and given a patient ride throughout, Walsh had taken much closer order rounding the final bend and jumped the second-last in front.