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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL REWIND: Benie Des Dieux sees off hot-favourite Apples Jade
French Champion Hurdle victor Benie Des Dieux secured a Festival success in Gloucestershire three years ago
French Champion Hurdle victor Benie Des Dieux secured a Festival success in Gloucestershire three years ago
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Willie Mullins’ superstar, who has recently been retired, won on her first appearance at Prestbury Park to see off Alan King’s Midnight Tour and the 1/2 banker for many, Apples Jade, in what proved to be the penultimate Cheltenham winner for all-time leading pilot Walsh.
The daughter of Great Pretender also won the Grade 1 Grande Course De Haies D’auteuil Hurdle, which takes place this weekend.
Fellow Closutton stable-mate's Bapaume, Mr Adjudicator, Yorkhill and Melon also contested in the race, ran over a trip of just under three miles and two furlongs.
Dominic Chapman is senior content writer at Low6 with a passion for horse racing. He provides a NAP and NB every day throughout the week on selected National Hunt and Flat cards in both Britain and Ireland. Additionally, he hosts the Paddock Picks Podcast with former Welsh Grand National-winning pilot, Charlie Poste - the pair interviewing and discussing current racing topics with a special guest every week.
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