The day Cheltenham fell silent as Commander conquered Kauto Star and Denman

Cheltenham's greatest giant-killings

Imperial Commander beats Denman and Kauto Star
Gold Cup, 2010

When an unfancied horse is primed for a spot of giant-killing, there is normally only one giant to kill, one almighty rival that must be dispensed with before the glory can be claimed.

Unfortunately for Imperial Commander, there were two such titans standing in his way in 2010, and there was scarcely a spectator in the grandstand or on the lawns who believed that either or both of them could be felled.