Jockey secures a third win for both himself and trainer Willie Mullins in the big race
Even allowing for the horse being unproven at the trip, the champion jockey’s decision to drop Galopin Des Champs out the back in the most coveted race of all was audacious.
Ahoy Senor’s fall six out all but finished the chances of last year’s winner A Plus Tard as Rachael Blackmore’s mount got hampered. Considering he was publicly dressed down by Mullins after a couple of rides at last month’s Dublin Racing Festival, Townend’s assurance was remarkable. It was a third Gold Cup success for both Townend and Mullins who scored back-to-back with Al Boum Photo in 2019-20.
“I think he got me out of a fair hole, to be honest – I was a lot further back than I wanted to be, but it was just the ride I had to give him,” Townend said.“The Gold Cup brings winning to a different level. Cheltenham is very important, but the Gold Cup just has that little bit more spice to it,” he added.
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