The Druids Nephew takes Handicap Chase

The Druids Nephew won the Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

It was a relatively comfortable victory for the eight-year-old, which also secured a 32nd career win for jockey Barry Geraghty at the Gloucestershire-based Festival.

"I always felt comfortable. It's only when we come here that we really appreciate what it means. The sooner you can [get a first win], the better," Geraghty told Channel 4.

It was also a first victory at the Festival for young trainer Neil Mulholland.

Grand Jesture, who was a 25-1 shot before the race, came second, while Gallant Oscar took third place.