Al Boum Photo has won the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup. The Willie Mullins-trained horse, ridden by Paul Townend, saw off a late charge from Santini to win the showpiece race on the final day of the Festival for the second straight year.
The 2019 winner went off as the 10/3 favourite in the race but was pushed all the way in a thrilling finish. There was nothing to separate the entire field as they climbed the famous Cheltenham Hill and turned for home.
Al Boum Photo edged ahead after jumping the last alongside Lostintranslation. And although Santini put up a bold bid on the run to the line, it was Townend who just did enough to ensure the favourite held on.
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