Owner Michael O'Leary hailed "horse of a lifetime" Tiger Roll after his gallant final Cheltenham Festival run.
Chasing his sixth triumph at the meeting, the 12-year-old, one of the greats of National Hunt racing, gave his all at his favourite course. Fans were in full voice as he hit the front, on ground softer than ideal – and they sensed another memorable victory on day two of the 2022 edition
But stablemate Delta Work was the one to spoil the party, overhauling the legend up the run-in by three-quarters-of-a-length. After being excited at the prospect of another Tiger Roll win, racegoers booed the result after the principals crossed the line.
