Watch the Gold Cup winner welcomed home to Meath

Huge crowds turned out in Summerhill to welcome their returning conquerer home.

Watch the Gold Cup winner welcomed home to Meath
Sun, 20 Mar, 2016 - 11:49
Grainne McGuinness

Don Cossack got a hero's welcome last night.

The horse, trained by Meath native Gordon Elliott, stormed to victory in the Gold Cup on Friday.

He saw off fellow Gigginstown Stud horse Don Poli and British fancy Cue Card to bring home the most prestigious prize of the Cheltenham festival.

Huge crowds turned out in Summerhill to welcome their returning conquerer home.

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Don Cossack was unpertubed by all the cheering.

Once you've been roared on by the Cheltenham crowds, a welcome home parade in your village is nothing to be concerned about.

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