- Constitution Hill fell while trying to chase the first two horses
- Golden Ace took advantage of Storm Clear and won the Champion Hurdle
Golden Ace has won the Hurdle Champion in Cheltenham after the favorite Constitution of the Hill race fell dramatically.
Constitution Hill was in the persecution package with four obstacles to travel, but stained his jump, while the man of the state also fell shortly after.
After winning the obstacle of Ryanair Mares's novices at last year's festival, Golden Ace now has another win on the biggest stage.
Burdett Road took second place, with the winter fog ending third.
The Jockey Lorcan Williams praised his victory as a moment of “dream” in his career.
“I'm lost by words,” he told Itv Racing. 'You dream of these moments, looking at them.
Golden Ace broke into the victory in the Hurdle Champion after the Hill Constitution fell
Jockey Lorcan Williams kept calm to seal the victory in the final race of the Opening Day
I hope Paul and the state man are fine. Fair game for you Gosden for choosing the race. We wanted to go for the mares, but I'm not complaining now. I am a small part of the team and I am delighted to participate.
“What I was thinking was, my agent told me to see Constitution Hill: when I was out of the race, I thought that bloody hell I will stay second.”
When asked if it was the best day of his life, Williams replied: 'Far'.
Golden Ace coach Jeremy Scott added: 'I think you have to hit me because this is not a dream. How strange five minutes. While everyone is fine, only magic.
She is a dear. We are very lucky to have it, we only have the two most magical days of my life, except my wedding.
'We were two slight variations of opinions in this. But (Ian Gosden) pays the invoices. And as Del Boy says, “who dares victories, Rodney.”
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