At Cheltenham, meetmebythesea wins first paddy power gold cup for jp mcmanus
A first for McManus
Harry Cobden rode Meetmebythesea to victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday. It was the first time owner JP McManus had won the race.
Torneo, a 12-1 chance, was half a length behind in third. The article does not name the horse that finished second.
Cobden enjoys a big day
Cobden, 28, began as McManus’ retained jockey in Britain and Ireland in May. Speaking to ITV Sport, he said, “These big days don't come along very often.” He added that he was pleased for McManus, saying the owner puts a great deal into racing and that he felt fortunate to be involved.
Pauling praises the six-year-old
The win was Meetmebythesea’s second major victory at Cheltenham, after success as a novice at the Festival in March. Trainer Ben Pauling said, “He needed to do that today.” Pauling said the horse had shown more than before and described him as “really good.” He did not go as far as promoting Meetmebythesea’s chances in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham’s March Festival.
Key points
- Meetmebythesea secured JP McManus’ first Paddy Power Gold Cup victory.
- Harry Cobden rode the six-year-old at Cheltenham on Saturday.
- Torneo, a 12-1 chance, finished third, half a length further back.
- Trainer Ben Pauling praised the performance but did not back a Gold Cup bid.