It was another emotional moment for all those associated with the late Michael O’Sullivan as Jazzy Matty was victorious in the Grand Annual Challenge Cup.
Like he was on Marine Nationale, O’Sullivan was victorious at the festival in 2023 on the winning horse, and Danny Gilligan provided another bit of magic.
It was Jazzy Matty and Unexpected Party that leapt the last together, but the Cian Collins-trained horse came home ahead.
Results:
1st: Jazzy Matty (FR) (15/2)
2nd: Unexpected Party (FR) (11/2)
3rd: Midnight It Is (25/1)
4th: My Mate Mozzie (IRE) (13/2)
Jockey Reaction – Danny Gilligan
“I think we all know there’s someone special looking down on us today, especially with Marine National going out and winning the last race to do it and for this lad to go out and do it too.”
"We all know someone very special is looking down on us today" ♥️#ITVRacing | #CheltenhamFestival | @DannyGilligan8 | @AlicePlunkett pic.twitter.com/uV7D1izCgg
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) March 12, 2025
Syndicate Manager Reaction – Mervin Gray
“We’re overcome here. There was someone watching over us here today and there’s only one man and credit to him.”
