Willie Mullins' Apolon De Charnie shocks Cheltenham with 50-1 victory in Triumph Hurdle

Trained by Willie and ridden by his son Patrick, the four-year-old was aiming to keep the trophy in the Closutton stable after Poniros struck at 100-1 on what was his hurdling debut 12 months ago.

Apolon De Charnie ridden by Patrick Mullins (left) on their way to winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Apolon De Charnie shocked the Cheltenham crowd with a 50-1 victory in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick, the four-year-old was aiming to keep the trophy in the Closutton stable after Poniros struck at 100-1 on what was his hurdling debut 12 months ago.