Faivoir gets the nod to give Skelton another County Hurdle

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years
Faivoir gets the nod to give Skelton another County Hurdle

FAMILY AFFAIR: Jockey Bridget Andrews celebrates after winning the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle on Faivoir during day four of the Cheltenham Racing Festival. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years as 33-1 shot Faivoir downed Pied Piper in a thrilling finish.

Both horses came from out of the pack after Highway One O Two had kicked clear turning for home and there were plenty in with chances approaching the last.

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