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We genuinely thought Bristol De Mai was going to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Foxtail Hill: should enjoy the big galloping track at Newbury
Foxtail Hill: should enjoy the big galloping track at NewburyCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Bristol De Mai produced a really good run to finish third behind Al Boum Photo in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Everyone was happy with his performance, although at one stage of the race we genuinely thought he was going to win.

He conclusively proved that Cheltenham is no problem for him. His jumping was fantastic and he now has the option of the Grand National or Bowl at Aintree.

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Sam Twiston-Davies

Published on 22 March 2019inComment

Last updated 17:04, 23 March 2019

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