Gambling and drinking add to all the fun of the fair in New Jersey

Gordon Elliott: struck with Jury Duty at Far HillsCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

No strangers to plenty of success at the Cheltenham Festival, trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Robbie Power are used to a few celebratory drinks being taken in their honour.

However, neither is likely to have experienced anything quite like the scenes at Far Hills in New Jersey, where the pair combined to win the American Grand National with Jury Duty.

Notorious for heavy drinking and a party atmosphere, this year there was the added thrill of legal gambling at the track for the first time.

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Published on 23 October 2018inNews

Last updated 14:23, 23 October 2018

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