Jockey James Bowen clinched his first winner on the Cheltenham Festival aboard Holloway Queen within the National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup.
Trained by Nicky Henderson, the mare pulled clear on the run-in and received by five-and-a-half lengths.
James is the first of the Bowen brothers from Pembrokeshire, alongside jockey Sean and coach Mickey, to have a winner on the pageant.
Bowen, 25, was embraced by older brother Sean, who completed the race sixth on Wade Out, after the ending line.
Mickey Bowen additionally had a runner within the race along with his horse, Holokea, ending eighth.
Pic Roc, ridden by fellow Welsh jockey Ben Jones, set the early tempo however weakened within the ultimate mile of the 3m 6f race.
Bowen missed the whole lot of final yr’s pageant due to a seven-day suspension for extreme whipping.
“[It] feels good,” Bowen instructed Racing TV.
“Obviously I missed the whole festival last year. I have been injured twice and got banned last year. I have not had a clear run at it.
“I’m glad we went for it in the long run. She was unimaginable to bounce – that’s the greatest she ever jumped for me. She received into a stunning rhythm.
“You always dream of having Festival and Aintree winners.”
