Postpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
Bunched up behind leader Marracudja as the finish line comes into sight...
Summary
Al Boum Photo claims back-to-back Gold Cup victories (15:30 GMT)
Final day of four-day meeting
Postpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Postpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
Marracudja makes his move up the outside of Gina Trail but the latter holds the lead for now.
Postpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
Gino Trail leads field as they race towards the back straight.
We're offpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
The yellow flag goes down and we are racing!
Postpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase
The field is making their way to the start with the penultimate race of the festival about to get under way.
Leading the waypublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postPostpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Image source, ReutersDebate raging (discussed briefly) at BBC Sport towers about whether the 'cups' we can see here are goblets or chalices - or if there is even a difference? My colleague says a goblet is curved but I think he's talking rubbish.
Stick with us for all the important chat...
'He's got my back'published at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Cheltenham
Image source, .Calm and collected. Winning trainer Willie Mullins indicates Al Boum Photo will be aimed at a third Gold Cup next year.
Jockey Paul Townend pours himself a glass of water and praises his boss for giving him confidence even when he’s beaten: ‘He’s got my back’.
The penultimate race...published at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase (1650)
Gordon Elliott's superb week can continue with Eclair De Beaufeu, a winner at Leopardstown last time out where he beat Paloma Blue, who he reopposes again here.
Paloma was fourth in the Supreme Novices Hurdle two years ago but was not at his best in last year's Arkle Trophy.
The race is named after the father of trainer Nicky Henderson. His sole runner this time is the outsider Theinval.
Image source, Getty Images'Maxine is brilliant'published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
It Came To Pass owner Eugene O'Sullivan, speaking to ITV: "Fantastic. I am over the moon. We've a great family operation at home. Maxine does a lot of work and she is a brilliant girl. She has little faith in herself but she is brilliant."
Postpublished at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Andrew Thornton
Former jockey on BBC Radio 5 LiveYou see mixed form in his previous races but you never know in these kind of races. He won like a 2-1 chance and travelled and galloped well.
The horse has been prepared well but there'd have been a long list before you picked him although the well fancied horses were just behind him in second and third.
St James's Place Foxhunter Challenge Cuppublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
Full result
1 It Came To Pass (Miss Maxine O'Sullivan) 66-1
2 Billaway (Mr P W Mullins) 11-4 Fav
3 Shantou Flyer (Mr D Maxwell) 3-1
21 ran
It Came To Pass wins!published at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
BreakingSt James's Place Foxhunter Chase
What a ride from Maxine O'Sullivan as It Came To Pass powers through to win!
At 66-1 that's the biggest price winner of the week. Incredible.
Billaway finishes second with Santou Flyer third.
Postpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
Marcle Ridge went too hard too early and is becoming tired as It Came To Pass moves into the lead.
Postpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
Marcle Ridge is still around six lengths out in front with six fences to go but Top Wood has moved into second.
Postpublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
Marcle Ridge stretches his lead to six lengths over Stellar Notion as we approach the halfway stage.
Postpublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
Marcle Ridge is out in front in the early stages of this one
Postpublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
They're off!
Next up...published at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
St James's Place Foxhunter Chase (1610)
The final race of the week exclusively for amateur riders and Minella Rocco could be to the fore for Derek O'Connor and trainer Jonjo O'Neill.
The 10-year-old won the 2016 National Hunt Chase at the Festival and was second in the 2017 Gold Cup and has won his two hunter chase starts.
The experienced Shantou Flyer and Don Poli could also figure along with the Willie Mullins-trained Billaway, ridden by son Patrick.
Image source, Getty Images'A brilliant ride'published at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
BBC Radio 5 LiveAl Boum Photo's owner Marie Donnelly, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "It is completely unbelievable. I cannot believe it. Incredible.
"My husband said to Paul make history and he has. It is totally wonderful. A brilliant ride from Paul and he is obviously in tune with Al Boum Photo."