CONEYGREE wins the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup - the first novice to win the race for 41 years

Watch the race in full as Coneygree becomes the first novice to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 41 years after making nearly all the running under Nico De Boinville. As in his previous starts over fences, the horse put up a superb display of jumping and remorseless galloping to beat a big field of talented rivals.
#Coneygree #GoldCup #HorseRacing #Cheltenham #CheltenhamFestival
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[@jasongray563]

Great round of jumping and great ride by Nico. Put all those Mullins sympathisers in their place.

[@SarahJones-wy5us]

Incase any of the Bradstocks ever read this after the great tragedy of novice Gloria Victis in the Gold cup I personally feel it took a lot of courage to enter Conegree for the same race and what a wonderful precious race he ran ,today he has retired and I wish him a comfortable retirement,and to thank Lord Oaksey for breeding him and letting the racing world enjoy his front running gusto! Thank-you all concerned..above all thank-you Coneygree.

[@ashton235]

Thank you for writing this. Undoubtedly if you listen to from 2 out Gloria Victis was referenced. That's how much that tragedy hurt us. I moved to Australia in 2009 so have lost touch with NH racing. Watching this race again the similarities of the 2 horses and indeed the 2 races made me nervous and at the edge of panic.

[@ashton235]

Was GV ever referenced during the build up? Looking at the comments below a suspect not. You are the only person to mention GV.

[@djj6452]

Just watched this again! Magnificent! Very sad to hear Mark Bradstock has passed. Thank you for this very special win ! Our thoughts are with the Bradstocks in little Lettcombe Basset !

[@Hen71557]

Fabulous front running performance, he might be a novice but at 8 he's no baby, physically ready for a GC & proved it today by galloping & jumping them ragged, great ride from Nico, no messing just let the horse do his thing & proved they made the right decision going for this instead of the RSA on ground that prob wouldn't have suited..set a V decent time in that ground too, best GC performance in a few years IMO...

[@80scp]

hes 6 not 8 ya baked bean :P

[@albertneville8918]

Stephen Price Coneygree is 8 years old. Had a couple of years off though so not many miles on the clock

[@raborian]

+Stephen Price taxi for pricey !

[@uhegbu]

In a race containing previous winners Bobs Worth and Lord Windermere, Coneygree took the brave decision to lead from the front and prevail. Many Clouds became the latest Gold Cup participant to win the Grand National since Rough Quest in 1996. Hedgehunter finished second in 2006 to War Of Attrition. The former had already won the Aintree showpiece and came close to achieving the double.

[@smartyftm]

Love rewatching this race!

[@larsson02sco]

Don't know why i'm back to watching this today but still my favourite winner of the Gold Cup, talked him up for months that he would do it and what a race it was! £20 on him at 33's antepost, still one of my most satisfying wins

[@Chalky29]

Brilliant. Just brilliant. Ran the race out of them. Sensational performance

[@sjh993]

God rest your soul Mark Bradstock. RIP

[@goingbehind1093]

The best winner of the decade. No question. What a shame his problems meant he never got the chance to dominate the division for years to come.

[@rasslem]

I backed Many Clouds! I was shouting for Coneygree from 4 fences out! Wonderful result! So deserved! Better than flat racing!!!!!!

[@lukejfmccann]

Love watching this back even now lol

[@TheRealColt]

Best race I've ever watched

[@thelovwoman]

What a performance reminds of Denman and you cant get higher praise then that !!!

[@leesog3203]

One of the best performances I've ever seen. It's awesome for Boinville after losing Rolling Star earlier in the week. A bitter-sweet week for him. Everything Cheltenham is. I can see why Mullins wanted Don Poli in the 4-miler now.. to entice Coneygree in the RSA... so Djakadam could take the glory.. but as a 6 y/o, barring injuries, he has awesome days ahead of him too, no doubt.. As for Conti ruining my accumulators.. #Sickbagconti #FlatTrackBully

[@davidreid4620]

someones been listening to the final furlong podcast !

[@leesog3203]

David Reid Word up.. You have to respect them after so many of their predictions came to pass, especially with Windsor Park and Conti.. I had WP at 9/1 thanks to them, but many months ago I foolishly through Conti in all my mullins accumulators and was waitin on some heavy paydays.. but I still kept the faith with him, even at 3 out, until I finally understood the hard way, what sickbag-conti was all about.. damn...

[@cmcg3738]

+Lee SOG The sickbag-Conti shout from the Final Furlong podcast was about Silviniaco Conti going well until he reached the hill then failing through a lack of stamina to get up it. -He fell 3 out in the 2013 Gold Cup (no proof there) -In the 2014 Gold Cup he stayed on up the hill better than Bobs Worth, who won it the previous year. (proof they are wrong) He just went too quick which meant he got collared by the closers very close to home. Non stayers don't tend to get beat by 1 3/4 lengths in a Gold Cup. -Using the 2015 Gold Cup as proof the Final Furlong team were right about him is ridiculous because he never traveled to the bottom of the hill - he was well cooked and done for at the top of Cleeve Hill, long before turning for home. He wouldn't have won at any distance on the day. (So again, no proof they were right) Lets not also forget Emmet Kennedy et al were saying what a joke and a disgrace it was that the Bradstock's decided to run Coneygree, a novice, in the Gold Cup. "He should be running in the RSA and that is that - it's madness altogether." And what happened? Made prize wankers out of themselves. Funny how they don't want to talk about that, or so many of their listeners have selective amnesia about that, isn't it? The 2015 Gold Cup and Coneygree in particular proved FFP wrong more than it proved them right.

[@MrSmid888]

Long Run still holds the quickest time beat 3 previous winners.Best race ive seen.

[@stevelee4952]

How wonderful when a proper handler gets the chance to show what he can do given the ammunition. RIP.

[@SteveMullington]

Fantastic performance from a novice- I was in tears!

[@ABSDEFRD]

Love it a small trainer beat the big boys love it well done to everybody involve and me being not a greedy super capitalist who cares only about his cash .I tell everybody I had 30 £ on Djakadam but was shouting at the end for Coneygree to hold on did not care about my bet anymore !

[@madforit2]

you're a bit of a twat aren't you

[@architecttips7594]

Nico de boinville gave coneygree awesome ride

[@SuburbanSteve]

Absolutely fantastic, what a horse he is, I have had every confidence in him for weeks, backed him at 14s,12s, 10s and again this morning at 9s, ran some bloody good horses ragged, one of the best Gold Cup performances I've ever seen, he WILL NOT be passed😊

[@darrenfair1734]

How could you have there wasn't definitely going to be rain and without it he wouldn't have won

[@lukemccann]

Nothing like it. What a horse. What. A. Horse. ❤️❤️

[@notwkrail]

Great performance destroyed them from the front, put last years GP into perspective[a gold cup seller] all being well Coneygree Vatour and Don Poli next year. Everybody thought Longrun was a shoe in because he beat Denman and Kauto Star. I dont believe punters understand what Best Mate achieved Golden Miller Cottage Rake and Arkle. Still the best for me was L'Escargot,two gold cups and a Grand national beating Red Rum when they were still fences.

[@stationofdreams8242]

Well this was as good a performance as you would want to see from a Gold Cup winner. He made all, jumped from fence to fence without making any mistake and stayed on nicely to the finish when put under pressure at the end. There are other good horses coming through too, but if this one can maintain his form then he would still take some beating if he came back again next time because he see's it out so well. Plus he will have a bit more experience. Not that he needed it today. He knew his job and he did it to perfection. Very well done Coneygree and connections for having a go with such an inexperienced horse.

[@Cehagsy]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who got a bit nervy as he started veering to the right after final fence! Fantastic finish though.

[@albertneville8918]

Me too! I was absolutely bricking it. I wore a heart monitor just to see what the old ticker would get up to. 175 beats per minute! To compare it was 181 during the very last stroke of a 10km row I did the night before!

[@colindennehy3071]

Still gives me shivers unbelieavble

[@Coldnewton]

What an awesome performance from the novice! Backed him at 14-1 on Wednesday.Brilliant day!!

[@MrSmid888]

Career ending cut throat win. Never recovered.

[@JPwhoknows]

What happened?

[@OLBGuk]

So the big question is surely will he come back to his best and take this seasons race?

[@mkfloyd9131]

I lumped on, still love a front runner, a sublime performance and from Nico also.............

[@Collouk1]

What a jumping performance, they new he had the injury issues and went for it. Legend.

[@denismccarthy-zv2cw]

what a brilliant round of jumping by Coneygree..terrific win

[@Kell1984]

This is what Native River will have to do from the front. Big ask.

[@erikwhitebeard79]

This was such a great performance,horse doesnt get the credit he deserves for this win.

[@skypygmy1369]

If not for his injuries, who knows how great he could have been

[@lukejfmccann]

fuck I love this

[@lukemccann]

Luke McCann it’s a bit hard to watch though. You can see how the Gold Cup typically breaks its victors. Never the same again. Don Cossack, Long Run, Lord Windermere, Imperial Commander, Sunchronised, Bobs Worth, the list goes on...

[@yesezra]

first

[@lifeisblessed4802]

Come back to revel in my 16-1 winner Coneygree he put them to the sword,shame he had injuries after this.....What a Horse

[@herzwatithink9289]

Apparently Djackadam only traded at a low of 4 in running on Betfair. Seems hard for me to believe, but then there's a reason I don't play after the off in racing. Well done to the winner, a really exuberant performance.

[@rorym1967]

The commentary is second to none

[@bobconlon1151]

well I tell ya one thing lad's I backed this little Dinger of a horse and what a show of jumping, race riding from horse and jockey put them all to the sword.. absolutely love this horseI knew from the second circut it was gonna take really good horse to get him, tears in my eyes the last horse to do that was Denman in his 2 hennesseys,and his gold cup, brave as lions, really brings emotions to a different level when you see Man and Horse combine to bring joy and excitement to the masses. the cheek of the so called pundits to say a novice would have no chance, just goes to show lads and lassie's always believe with your eyes not what someone is telling you, and you will do ok.. can't wait till next year! like can it get better than this years metting, cause it was quality racing for the 4 days.. 2 months left and then its flat racing till october ah well! get on JFK for the Derby he won't be 6/1 bet you he starts 13/8 or less! l8rs my fellow Punters, horse lovers and all round good peoples. the Lazla has spoken

[@redshankful]

Great front running performance. A tonic that it wasn't a big stable (or W Mullins!) Jockey got him into a nice rhythm all the way. Some really neat quick jumps and hung on bravely up the hill in tiring ground. Hope he comes out of the race ok. I would hope they skip Aintree as it always comes too soon. Possible National horse when he gets too old for the Gold Cup.

[@julzyboy1973]

There are no certs at all. This race is very open for 2016. Unusual not to have a previous winner in the field. Shame Coneygree will miss the race. Road to Riches has been prepared differently this campaign. If Djakadam gets round he will be his main danger imo Don Poli will also be bang with them too.

[@keithf_]

I backed him that day. Several things I'd completely forgotten about the race. 1) Coneygree was a novice 2) Ridden by Nico de Boinville 3) What a fantastic performance by the horse. Jumped from fence to fence. Thanks very much for posting

[@stephenmcconaghie8001]

I won an absolute fortune that day. I will always be grateful to Mark Bradstock and NICo de for the best day ever and in my opinion the best chaser ever. But for injury this is the best chaser ever

[@albertthefish3683]

I backed Coneygree this day, i thought he was never going to last home after leading from start to finish, shame hes going to be missing from this years 2016 GC, fantastic ride from De Bonville, i just hope he comes back the same horse as we've witnessed here.

[@TheLovwomen]

Having watched this again you really appreciate this performance the horse had so much confidence in himself he did comfortably and I always enjoy watching a front runner !!!!

[@DjTak3On3]

#Sickbagconti reaching for the sickbag up that hill lol

[@tootsie323]

That was some gutsy performance; he just refused to give up. Bloody fantastic.

[@mcls2023]

I had been followed Coneygree for this season, and this time was brilliant to burn off all the rivals. I know it is gonna win when 1 more circuit to go, nice to have £20 each way bet on it.

[@pafi3232]

dont careii if is was a novice paul nichols wants to eat is words om the channel 4 racing line i had the horse

[@winstonchurchill5731]

If cossack runs next year he will double up even if Thistlecrack is in the race

[@andrewnelis9791]

Another very unfortunate horse who was riddled with injuries

[@Speedy171992]

The race that got me hooked on racing but especially National Hunt... Tremendous.

[@theonetwocombo]

@Racing UK don't put the name of the winners in the titles makes it not interesting to watch if we haven't seen the race

[@bosh8999]

I seriously don’t think I’ll ever witness a better run than this! Absolute magic

[@Ruby-kx1xs]

I love horses I don't just love them to ride on but I love them because horses to me are big harmless creatures and people do this to them when I was watching this I saw a horse that had fell and people had to come and help it and why would you do racing you know you could win or you might lose and your horse gets badly injured and has to be put down I don't care about the people that do this and get badly injured and care about the stunning horses😢And I want horses to have happy lives😀like if you agree!

[@dilla3197]

shut up

[@barondefypo]

"Come and get me" if you think your good enough, and the truth was they wasn't. Coneygree had some quality top horses out of their comfort zones some way back and one by one they cracked. The old guard what had performed at Cheltenham before were all just swept away by the new stars. What a breath of fresh air........

[@anthonycraig2471]

Exactly, No hanging back for a big finish, he broke every horse in the race. Fantastic performance. I just wish i had upped my stake from 50 to 100 :-)

[@hardedgeuk]

what was all that crap on 'on his owns' face, why????? anyhuw

[@michaelrodgers6134]

Thats my horse

[@footballsportsnews6319]

When did many clouds go in there?

[@hardedgeuk]

the fact it has cup in the race title says the race is anybodys. love it,

[@jakenevin25]

I had on his own EW. I was gutted when he dropped too fourth

[@pafi3232]

i agree paul nichols shoud apologies i had him to

[@MrLimbking]

We'll see what happens with the Mullins challengers next year but this really is some win - a thystes winner, Galway plate and Lexus winner, king George, betfair chase and Betfred bowl winner, Henessey and now grand national winner, not to mention the 2 previous gold cup winners and last years 2nd and 3rd all galloped into submission - stunning performance from the best horse in training!

[@bristollad6108]

MrLimbking don cossack is the 1 2 be worry of in next years gold cup

[@MrLimbking]

+Jason Williams good call! I had come round to your way of thinking after the punchestown gold cup and the way he was still thereabouts in the King George! Think he probably would've beaten Coneygree too!

[@jamesb4373]

Nice change from last year's renewal !

[@gazowenowen250]

Backed many clouds in the national

[@Eurovisionmad]

I want Djakadam to win not saying he will but i wish him all the luck in the world. He has tried so hard for 2 years on a run. I want him to win tho Sizing John will be there but please Djakadam 2017.

[@fionawatson1838]

Didn't Jim culloty sack Davy Russell for the ride on lord windermere Hes orders were to hold him up Held him up alright other end of Gloucester idiot Sacked at giigenstown few yr ago Makes u wonder what goes on in horse racing even at Cheltenham

[@ronanthompson6722]

@@fionawatson1838 wouldnt say russel was too worried over culloty . Far improved jockey for gordon elliot

[@gazowenowen250]

Cg retired recently sad as he never quite showed how good he was

[@barbaradyson6951]

Gaz Owen Owen. Pleased he has retired but he was a very fragile horse and had many problems with his legs, so I can see why he never hit the heights again.

[@gazowen7310]

Tory boys one decent ride

[@richardfox6153]

I remember this race well had coneygree 6/1 and wicklow brave 25/1 as an e/w double... was very drunk by the end of the day pmsl

[@finness4270]

Richard Fox coneygree was 16/1 you're either lying or got properly mugged off

[@richardfox6153]

may of been at the start of the day but by the end when the race started it was 6/1... and i assure you i ain't lying

[@richardfox6153]

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/31876881 shows he was 7/1 in the end when he won

[@zefihennessyholland8809]

That was a fantastic race.

[@TheDogonebad]

£12 at 10/1 LOL

[@999LDS]

Damn !! I have been barking on about Djakadam for a few weeks now and just got worried out of it . Would have had a nice payout if Cony had stopped, but fair play to the winner, just didnt think he would hang on

[@jasonchanberlain9355]

if yu read about coneygrees family history he got stayers through and through! i had £30 e/w on him at 12/1 ante post happy fucking days

[@999LDS]

Good bet , i just thought he would fold on the run in, almost got it right had £50 e/w on Djakadam , he's only 6 so next year we will see a different ball game with Vautour in the mix i guess Ruby will be on the latter

[@snedz1982]

999LDS vatour, don poli djakadam, road to riches, coney gree many clouds, holywell alot of good novices coming through i done the rfc 65 quid for a quid

[@MegaVector2011]

CRAIG SNEDDON Wankers. It's about the horses, not how much you lot have happened to lose.

[@999LDS]

But its nice to beat the bookies now and again

[@stephenteague8261]

he never win again this season

[@davidduncan3396]

someone lost a bet...

[@lukejfmccann]

David Duncan he's not racing again this season .....

[@rotrot2715]

stephen teague As pointed out, he was always going to be rested for next year. But trust me, he hasn't stopped improving yet. The only way he doesn't win next year's GC is if the Bradstocke's decide they want one of their others to win it instead.

[@keithfitzpatrick1894]

best staying chaser I've seen since Denman. I hope he wins the 2015 Hennessy at Newbury and the 2016 GC

[@80scp]

i backed it and took 10-1 the night before, I knew no novice had won it for a number ov years, but knew he wud relish the trip and ground, and gave a masterclass and jumped them ragged, will be very hard to beat next year... and still a young horse at 6, big big future chasing

[@Hen71557]

He's 8, Djakadam is 6, who's the baked bean, lol...

[@TheDogonebad]

oddschecker gave it.