Nicky Henderson has become the most successful trainer at the Cheltenham Festival after Simonsig won the Neptune Novice Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.
The six-year-old was level with Cotton Mill heading into the second from last fence.
However, while be ridden by jockey J P Ferguson, Cotton Mill refused the jump, leaving Simonsig clear to cross the final jump and the finish line unopposed.
Felix Yonger, who was a 16-1 shot, came second, while Monksland finished third.
Simonsig's win has taken Henderson's total of victories at the Festival to 41.
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Liam Apicella
Liam Apicella
