White Noise and jockey Tom Bellamy secured a surprise victory, a result that has been welcomed by bookmakers. The win came in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. The bookies’ favourite, Bambino Fever, did not even finish in the top four.
Bellamy’s Dream Come True
Tom Bellamy described the win as a moment he had waited his whole life for. He said he was nearly crying and couldn’t believe it. Bellamy recalled bunking off school to watch Cheltenham.
White Noise’s trainer, Mat Nicholls, expressed surprise at the horse’s starting price. Nicholls noted that the new course suited White Noise.
Jockey Tom Bellamy is very choked, it means so much to him.
Reaction to White Noise’s Victory
AP McCoy noted Bambino Fever looked like she was travelling well but missed a hurdle. McCoy gave credit to the winner, White Noise.
One commentator described a deafening silence, saying it appeared nobody had backed White Noise. Another noted she came in with solid form but was vastly overlooked by punters.
The CEO of the British Horseracing Authority described it as a wonderful week. He added that the crowd has been up on both days.
Race Conditions and Key Moments
- White Noise took the lead after the last hurdle.
- Bambino Fever threw herself over.
- White Noise and Chosen Comrade made their way to the front.
- Full of Life initially held the lead.
There were four hurdles to go when the second pack were biding their time.
Gina Bryce said that the result looked to save the bookies a few quid.