All eyes will be on two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll when he runs for the last time in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham today.
A victory for the 6/4 favourite would see him equal Quevega's Festival wins record and would be a welcome result for punters.
Paddy Power ambassador Ruby Walsh said: “It would be great to see it. He’s a wonderful horse.
"He’s won two Grand Nationals. He’s won a Triumph Hurdle, a National Hunt Chase and now he’s trying to win his fourth Cross Country Chase. Whatever accolades have been thrown at the horse, you’d have to say his trainer deserves them every bit as much.”
Paddy Power, who estimate that Tiger Roll has earned punters in the region of half a billion pounds over the course of his career, unveiled a giant retirement card at Cheltenham yesterday.
Paddy Power, spokesman for the Irish betting firm of the same name, said: “He might have cost us dearly over the course of his career, but it was worth every penny to see how this horse captured the hearts and imaginations of racing fans.
“The famous Cheltenham roar we heard earlier this week will sound like a whimper compared to the cheers we expect to hear when Tiger Roll comes up the famous Cheltenham hill in front.
“But I must confess, while his retirement is a bittersweet day for most, it can’t come quick enough for us bookies. So, we sent him this supersized special delivery in the hope his connections won’t have any second thoughts!”
And bookies expect Tiger Roll to be the best backed horse of the week.
Nicola McGeady from Ladbrokes added: “Tiger Roll looks set to break more records at Cheltenham tomorrow and the household favourite is most likely going to be the best backed horse of the week.
"He has cost us an absolute fortune over the years, but we, along with the rest of the nation, hope to see a fairytale ending to his illustrious career.”
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