Gold Cup winner Native River made his first public appearance since retirement by chauffeuring a rider to her school prom.
In front of a big crowd, the fans' favourite took 16-year-old Zara Cox to the important event in Taunton. While other pupils chose to come along in posh cars, the teenager and the chasing great stole the show at the Oake Manor Golf Club.
Zara's friends, parents and teachers clapped as the 2018 winner of the Cheltenham Festival's feature race approached the red carpet. Native River pricked his ears and stood calmly while photographers snapped the once-in-a-lifetime moment. Tom Malone, who is looking after the 12-year-old in his retirement, said it was only possible because he is a lot calmer than other thoroughbreds.
