Overview
- Oli Bell’s interview with “Paul from Preston,” a recent ITV7 winner, was interrupted by background profanity and a rude gesture.
- Ed Chamberlin apologised immediately on return to the desk and referred to the disruptors as “idiots.”
- Coverage swiftly refocused on the day’s card, which opened with the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1:20pm.
- Apolon De Charnie, a 50/1 outsider trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Patrick Mullins, won the 1:20 race narrowly over favourite Minella Study.
- Spillane’s Tower was withdrawn from the Gold Cup due to ground conditions, and Diva Luna came out of the 2:40pm Mares’ Chase.