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Cheltenham: Glengouly springs surprise with 33/1 December Gold Cup success for Sean Bowen and Faye Bramley

Glengouly, ridden by Sean Bowen, defied 33-1 odds to win the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham, supporting the Hunt Family Fund.
Vincenzo finished runner-up with Jagwar narrowly following in third as the main challengers faltered at the uphill run.
The Cheeky Pups syndicate pledged 10,000 to the Hunt Family Fund from their winnings, underscoring the charitable purpose of the day.
Bowen dictated the pace from the front, resisting late challenges to preserve the victory uphill at Cheltenham.
Faye Bramley, in her first full season as a license holder, celebrated a groundbreaking Cheltenham win with Glengouly.
Jagwar, though prominent, faced tactical shifts and was eventually outsized by the winner, hinting at a stay of two-and-a-half miles for the runner.
The race unfolded as a notable charitable spectacle, with Cheltenham week raising significant funds for various causes.
Bramley credited her long association with AP McCoy’s yard, highlighting the transition from pre-training to a full racing operation.
The race served as a standout moment for Glengouly, an outsider who secured a memorable victory at Cheltenham in support of the Hunt Family Fund.
The Guardian coverage framed the win as a broader celebration of the Hunt Family Fund and its campaign against violence toward women.

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