Rachael Blackmore and Captain Guinness Clinch Shock Victory at Cheltenham Festival
In a dramatic turn of events, Captain Guinness, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase, thwarting odds-on favorite El Fabiolo's bid for victory.
- Captain Guinness, under Rachael Blackmore, secures a surprising win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, marking a first in the steeplechasing sprint division for both.
- El Fabiolo, the odds-on favorite, was pulled up after a jumping error, leaving Willie Mullins on 99 Cheltenham Festival wins.
- Henry de Bromhead celebrates his fourth win in the race, attributing success to keeping Captain Guinness fresh and bullish.
- Despite the upset, Willie Mullins reaches a milestone 100th Festival win with Jasmin De Vaux in the Champion Bumper.
- The Cheltenham Festival continues to surprise, with bookies avoiding a huge payout after El Fabiolo's unexpected failure.