Gold Cup hero Photo laps up attention at homecoming parade

Al Boum Photo was given a hero’s welcome as the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup winner paraded through the village of Leighlinbridge on Monday evening. Having saddled the runner-up on no less than six occasions, Willie Mullins - the winning-most trainer in Festival history - finally got his hands on the most prestigious prize in the sport when Al Boum Photo galloped up the hill in front in the hands of Paul Townend.

Mullins was emulating his father, Paddy, who claimed Gold Cup glory with the mighty Dawn Run 33 years ago.