Still the Best!

Best Mate became the first horse since L’Escargot in 1970 and 1971 to win consecutive Tote Cheltenham Gold Cups with a spectacular display in chasing’s blue riband event today.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2003 - 15:11

Best Mate became the first horse since L’Escargot in 1970 and 1971 to win consecutive Tote Cheltenham Gold Cups with a spectacular display in chasing’s blue riband event today.

Given a patient ride by Jim Culloty, Henrietta Knight’s stable star was always travelling strongly and pulled his way into a challenging position at the top of the hill.

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