The 12-year-old was having the final start of his glittering career in the Cheltenham Festival highlight, with owners Cheveley Park Stud having confirmed he would retire following his run in the blue riband – his eighth appearance in all at the Festival.

Trained by Jonjo and A J O’Neill and ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr, the 14-1 victory was therefore a real family affair with the father and two sons combining.