A happy day for Diva's team and the loyal souls who stuck with West Approach

Runners in the 3m novices chase start their final circuitCheltenham 16.11.19 Pic: Edward Whitaker

A bumper crowd of 33,591 enjoy BetVictor Gold Cup day at CheltenhamCredit: Edward Whitaker

At 12.49pm the racecourse betting shop, the one by the pizzeria on what they call the Paddock Terrace, was starting to fill up. The second race had just been run but this section of the Cheltenham faithful was more interested in the second race at Punchestown. The problem was Uttoxeter.

With no offence to the Jennings Cumberland Maiden Hurdle, nobody cared about the Jennings Cumberland Maiden Hurdle, even though Eglantier looked to be having a splendid time in the lead.

"Turn it over," said one person. "Show us Punchestown," said another, while an even more frustrated voice shouted: "Why the hell aren't they showing it?"

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Published on 16 November 2019inReports

Last updated 17:36, 16 November 2019

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