7-1 shot Coneygree became the first novice to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the first time since 1974 in what was an absolutely absorbing race. He galloped his way to victory, never relenting to the likes of Djakadam and Road to Riches who also raced superbly.
Here's what Twitter made of the whole thing.
Fortune favours the brave,what racing is all about,congrats to all connected with Coneygree, What they have achieved cannot be overstated
— Arthur Moore Racing (@AltMooreRacing) March 13, 2015
Gold Cup Finish. #Cheltenham pic.twitter.com/ka0DQX5OUl
— Conor McNamara (@ConorMcNamaraIE) March 13, 2015
Thought Road to Riches would get up after the last, but what a run from Coneygree. #GoldCup2015
— Derrick Lynch (@lynch_derrick) March 13, 2015
Goes to show that you don't have to be from a mega power yard to have the money horse. Mark Bradstock, Nico de Boinville
— Daragh Ó Conchúir (@RebelDevil71) March 13, 2015
Important for the sport too really - year where the whales have been mopping up virtually all the WFA races, Coneygree keeps the dream alive
— John Basquill (@a_bit_dizzee) March 13, 2015
Great result in the Gold Cup. Horse with most potential wins. Hope he progresses again #Star
— Lester Cullen (@LesterCullen) March 13, 2015
Rider Nico de Boinville: "I'm lost for words. Unbelievable. These horses only come once in a lifetime." #Coneygree pic.twitter.com/igN27ZobZC
— Channel 4 Racing (@Channel4Racing) March 13, 2015
Coneygree a worthily eccentric successor to the mighty Norton's Coin. #CheltenhamGoldCup
— Andrew Hawes (@talkinghawes) March 13, 2015
Coneygree's Gold Cup victory a welcome break from the cartel of big-spending owners. A Cheltenham story from more romantic times.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) March 13, 2015
It's moments like that which make sport great! Well done Coneygree! #GoldCup2015 @gbiracing @TwinSpires
— John G. Dooley (@JohnGDooley) March 13, 2015
We Have just witnessed a sensational Young Horse who has beaten the Big Boys From The front ---- Hats off to Coneygree
— Hector (@hectorirl) March 13, 2015
