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Hardy Eustace defends his Champion Hurdle title in style - beating Harchibald and Brave Inca in an epic finale

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Conor O'Dwyer can finally relax in the saddle after claiming a thrilling victory on board Dessie Hughes' eight-year-old

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Victory is savoured by O'Dwyer and the horse's fans as the Dessie Hughes-trained horse returns to the winning enclosure

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Famous faces are a common sight at Cheltenham as Zara Phillips appears with her boyfriend, England's Mike Tindall

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Robert Thornton sits tight as Kelami clears the last to take the William Hill Trophy for French trainer Francois Doumen

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They pass the packed stands during the opening to the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeplechase

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Ashley Brook clears the last in the lead but nods on landing allowing the Martin Pipe-trained Contraband to claim the win

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Hoards of bookies pack the betting ring with punters set to go on a �600m betting spree over the four days

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Arcalis clears the last behind Wild Passion but outpaces his rival to win the Letheby & Christopher Supreme Novices Hurdle

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Jockey Graham Lee celebrates claiming his first ever Festival victory after Arcalis's stunning triumph in the opener