Coneygree became the first novice to win for 41 years at the Cheltenham Gold Cup .

The eight-year-old, trained by Mark Bradstock and ridden by Nico de Boinville, took the blue riband prize of steeplechasing on only his fourth race over fences.

The success fully vindicated the decision to bypass the RSA Chase earlier in the week and run in the Gold Cup instead.

Coneygree (7-1) held on up the hill by a length and a half from Djakadam (10-1), with Road To Riches (8-1) two lengths away in third.

De Boinville said: "It's the best feeling ever, I'm lost for words.

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"I never thought they shouldn't have run in this, it was a great plan.

"The weather gods were looking down on us and the ground was ideal.

"He's so deceptive, even when he gets in tight he's brilliant, it's all thanks to the Bradstock family, it's a great family effort.

"I must thank the owners and the Bradstocks for keeping the faith in me. These horses only come once in a lifetime."

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    1. Coneygree 7/1
    2. Djakadam 10/1
    3. Road To Riches 8/1
    4. Holywell 8/1
    5. 5 On His Own
    6. Many Clouds
    7. Siliviniaco Conti
    8. Smad Place
    9. Carlingford Lough
    10. Boston Bob
    11. Houblon Des Obeaux

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