Cheltenham: Roksana takes full advantage of dramatic Benie Des Dieux exit

Beware The Bear claimed top honours in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham: Roksana takes full advantage of dramatic Benie Des Dieux exit

Roksana emerged victorious in the OLBG Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham after red-hot favourite Benie Des Dieux crashed out at the final flight.

Trainer Willie Mullins had claimed this prize nine times in the 11 previous years it had been run - with the remarkable six-time winner Quevega joined on the roll of honour by Glens Melody, Vroum Vroum Mag and Benie Des Dieux.

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