Puntal best in Betfred thriller

Puntal dug deep to prevail in a truly thrilling Betfred Gold Cup, the feature race on the final day of the jumps season at Sandown.

Martin Pipe’s runner just got the verdict by a short head after flashing past the post with Royal Auclair, who is trained by Paul Nicholls, the man who has fought out the trainers’ championship with Pipe all season.