Cheltenham 2005

Cheltenham 2004

Best Mate rides into history

Best Mate made history when he galloped to a third consecutive Gold Cup victory at Cheltenham. The nine-year-old, who is trained by Henrietta Knight, joined an elite list of horses to have claimed the honour.

The last to achieve the treble was the legendary Arkle, who won the first of his three Gold Cups in 1964.

Best Mate, ridden by Jim Culloty, finished just ahead of second-placed Sir Rembrandt and third-placed Harbour Pilot in a tight finish. more>>

Live: Cheltenham Festival
BBC Sport, UK
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