Three equine fatalities blight opening day of Cheltenham Festival

Three equine fatalities marred the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival as The Govaness, Pont Alexandre and Rezorbi all lost their lives.

Pont Alexandre was trained by Willie Mullins for owner Rich Ricci, who had an otherwise unparalleled day of success winning the Champion Hurdle with Annie Power, the Arkle with Douvan and the Mares' Hurdle with Vroum Vroum Mag.