Irish trainer wins Cheltenham Festival post-cancer surgery

Charlie McCarthy, an Irish trainer, won at the Cheltenham Festival just two weeks after undergoing surgery for kidney cancer. His horse, Kopek Des Bordes, triumphed in the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle. McCarthy had faced uncertainty about attending the Festival due to his health. He expressed deep emotion after the win, highlighting the significance of the moment for him and his family. He aims to promote National Hunt racing, emphasizing that even those with smaller resources can succeed in the sport.