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By Andrew Atkinson
Tiger Roll (9-2) defied the odds when the dual Aintree Grand National winner landed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival under Keith Donoghue.
Gordon Elliott trained Tiger Roll was switched to Denise Foster following an imposed BHA six months ban.
Tiger Roll was pulled out of this year’s National in April by connections, due to the weight of 11st 7lbs allocated by the handicapper.
A Gigginstown House Stud spokesperson said they have no regrets withdrawing Tiger Roll at the latest forfeit stages.
Tiger Roll could head for the Irish National at Fairyhouse following his unexpected Festival success, after a poor run at Cheltenham in November.
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After disappointing form to date this season, Tiger Roll bounced back to land the Cross Country chase for the third time with Keith Donoghue piloting the 9-2 shot to victory.
After losing out to Easysland in this race last year, Tiger Roll turned the tables with a storming 18 length success, Denise Foster now the trainer after the suspension handed down to Gordon Elliott.
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Tiger Roll lands fifth Cheltenham success in Cross Country Chase
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17/03/2021 - 17:42 Keith Donoghue rides Tiger Roll to victory in the Cross Country Case at the Cheltenham Festival Michael Steele POOL/AFP 2 min
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Two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll cruised to victory in the Cross Country Chase on Wednesday for his fifth career victory at the Cheltenham Festival.
The 11-year-old easily avenged his loss in the same race last year to French raider Easysland, leaving his rival trailing in his wake.
His third win in the race gave trainer Denise Foster her second victory in two days at the festival. She had never previously had a runner at the event.