'My reaction was born out of the fact that I really didn't expect him to win'

Oli bell celebrates as his uncle's horse Big Orange winsThe Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Royal Ascot 22/6/2017©cranhamphoto.com

ITV's Oli Bell runs on to the track following the Gold Cup success of his uncle Michael's Big OrangeCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell remembers Big Orange's 2017 Gold Cup victory and explains his animated celebration

I'll never forget that day at Royal Ascot. It was quite comfortably my favourite day on a racecourse. Big Orange gave not just me, but so many people, such a thrill.

As people know, I made a complete fool of myself running after him, but I think in a lot of ways that moment embodies what we love about racing. I completely forgot what I was doing for a job; I dropped the microphone and just sprinted after him.

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Tom WardRacing Post Reporter

Published on 20 February 2019inNews

Last updated 17:32, 20 February 2019

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