Rainbow shines for red-hot Henderson

Finian’s Rainbow completed a magical afternoon for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Barry Geraghty as he landed the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012 - 15:36

Finian’s Rainbow completed a magical afternoon for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Barry Geraghty as he landed the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

The duo had earlier claimed two Grade One victories, and Finian’s Rainbow topped off the day in style as he overturned defending champion Sizing Europe after a thrilling finish.

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