A statue of three-time Gold Cup winner Best Mate is unveiled with Henrietta Knight and Jim Lewis in attendance

Thousands of race fans pack the stands as the Supreme Novices' Hurdle reaches a dramatic climax

Ruby Walsh times his run on Noland to perfection - pipping Straw Bear to the post to win a thrilling opener at the Festival

Robert Thornton and Voy Por Ustedes clear the last on the way to winning the Arkle Trophy from Monet's Garden

In the day's feature race Tony McCoy guides Brave Inca to victory from Macs Joy in the Champion Hurdle

McCoy joins thousands of Irish race fans to celebrate the favourite's victory as he returns to the winner's enclosure

Ruby Walsh claims his second win of the day with victory in the William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase on Dun Doire