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bannerThursday, 14 March, 2002, 16:34 GMT
Best Mate takes Gold Cup

The Irish horse was 16-1
Charlie Swan clears the final fence on Scolardy to win the JCB Triumph Hurdle

Doumen came from the back of the field to win a memorable victory
France's Thierry Doumen brings 13-8 favourite Baracouda (right) home to win the Stayers Hurdle

Murphy lands badly after falling from Sir Talbot
Jockey Timmy Murphy takes a bad fall from Sir Talbot in the Bonusprint Stayers Hurdle

Eighteen horses started the race for a first prize of �174,000
Florida Pearl warms up amongst other favourites for the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup

Ridden by Jim Culloty, 7-1 Best Mate clears the last fence
Comanche Court battles to keep up with Best Mate who takes the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup

Commanche Court came second and See More Business third
Winning jockey Jim Culloty lifts the Gold Cup after taking the lead on the second-last fence

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