Michael O'Leary fought back tears after watching Delta Work deny superstar Tiger Roll victory in the two-time Grand National winner's last ever run.
The Ryanair boss watched the two horses that he owns, who are both trained by Gordon Elliott, battle it out in the Cross Country Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival with Jack Kennedy just getting the better of Davy Russell in a thrilling finish.
Tiger Roll started the day as the outright favourite for the race, but was replaced at the head of the market by Delta Work prior to the contest going off as rain lashed down at Prestbury Park.