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Watch: Brilliant Post-Race Interviews As 33/1 Shot Wins The Coral Cup

Watch: Brilliant Post-Race Interviews As 33/1 Shot Wins The Coral Cup
Sean Meehan
By Sean Meehan
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St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham, it's only right that the Irish dominate.

In the 14.30, with a heaving field and false start to boot, it seemed as though everything was geared toward a long shot victory.

The race proved that, with Heaven Help Us, a 33/1 shot for trainer Paul Hennessy, winning from post to post.

It was a brilliant ride from Richard Condon, allowing the horse to go out in front and dominate away from the bunched up field.

In his post-race interview, Condon was suitably buzzing.

The Cork jockey was glowing in his praise for Heaven Help Us' trainer Paul Hennessy, calling him a "genius".

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"It was unbelievable, with all the commotion at the start, I thought there was going to be a mad gallop. When I landed over the first, I'd an easy lead the whole way to the finish line," Condon added.

Trainer Hennessy, who's also won the Derby as a greyhound trainer, mentioned that the horse was also bred in his yard, pressing home how brilliant the achievement was.

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Speaking on his jockey, Hennessy remarked that Condon had never been around Cheltenham before, yet still managed to control the race.

"Wasn't Richie brilliant?

"He's never ridden a route here before and he just took the race by the scruff of the neck.

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"I said 'Richie, jump her out and stay out of trouble, she'll either stay or she won't'".

Everything came together for horse, jockey and trainer in a stunning ride.

On her return to the winner's circle, Heaven Help Us rightfully received a guard of honour.

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