Fact To File wins Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham Festival

Fact To File won the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, boosting trainer Willie Mullins' confidence ahead of Galopin des Champs' Gold Cup attempt. Mullins chose this race over the Gold Cup to preserve options for next year. Rachael Blackmore achieved a double, winning the Grade One Stayers' Hurdle on Bob Olinger. This victory marked her 18th Festival win, following her historic Grand National win in 2021. Trainer Paul Nicholls celebrated his 50th Festival winner with Caldwell Potter, who won a handicap chase. The victory was also a tribute to the late John Hales, known for his success with grey horses.