Gerri Colombe 'in the mix for Gold Cup' after dogged Down Royal win

Gordon Elliott's 4-7 favourite comes out on top in classy field and sees Cheltenham feature odds cut from 6-1 to 5-1 

STAYING POWER: Gerri Colombe and Jack Kennedy celebrate victory in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Steeplechase at Down Royal for Gordon Elliott. 

Gerri Colombe galloped to a dogged success in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Gordon Elliott's gelding was one of a top-class field of four contesting the Grade One, with Elliott and Henry de Bromhead each responsible for two horses.