Billaway produced a devastating past due end to take hold of victory within the St James’s Position Competition Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Chase at Cheltenham.
The ten-year-old, finishing a exceptional four-timer for instructor Willie Mullins, were given up within the shadow of the publish within the arms of his son Patrick to disclaim Winged Chief.
Billaway made it 3rd time fortunate on this race after being 2d within the final two runnings – but it surely regarded not going as Winged Chief led into the immediately after overpowering Mighty Stowaway.
Winged Chief jumped the final a number of lengths transparent, however he may now not moderately final house as Billaway (13-8 favorite) got here from the clouds to take hold of the spoils via a neck. Mighty Stowaway used to be 12 lengths away in 3rd position.
Mullins stated: “Patrick kidded Billaway round there and the purpose has been to win this race with him for 3 years. He is come shut two times and now he is completed it.
“Patrick by no means gave up and it is unlucky for David Christie (instructor of Winged Love) as it might were an enormous victory for him. Up to I really like profitable, I am sorry for David as a result of I do know what it is like shedding within the final stride and it is his Gold Cup as a large pointing guy.
“We went for the cheekpieces as he is idle. I am thrilled for Patrick and John and Michelle Turner (homeowners), it is a race now we have each been determined to win. Even supposing it could price John slightly to fill the trophy as it is the largest one of all of them!”
