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Paul Townend fights back tears after emotional Cheltenham win for owner who battled cancer

The crowd chanted ‘Ole, ole, ole’ after the 4-6 favourite landed the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, named in memory of Michael O’Sullvan, the first leg of many punters acca



Paul Townend fought back tears after winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on Kopek Des Bordes, a race named in memory of Michael O'Sullivan. The owner, battling kidney cancer and recently undergoing surgery, attended the race and described the victory as a dream come true. Emotional scenes followed, including applause for O'Sullivan and his family presenting the trophy.

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