Langer Dan becomes first horse to win two Coral Cups

Langer Dan landed a badly needed win for the British at Cheltenham.

Langer Dan, with Harry Skelton up, on their way to winning the Coral Cup Hurdle on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Langer Dan retained his title for Dan and Harry Skelton in the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. 

The eight-year-old struck last year off the same mark and started as a 13-2 chance to return the trophy to owner Colm Donlon's mantelpiece.