Festival specialist Cause Of Causes claims cross country

Cause Of Causes claimed the third Cheltenham Festival success of his career with a tremendous display in the Glenfarclas Chase.Having won the National Hunt Chase in 2015 and the Kim Muir 12 months ago under Jamie Codd, the combination were among the market leaders for this cross-country event at 4-1.French raider Amazing Comedy led to the second-last, but was soon swamped by a trio of JP McManus-owned runners and Bless The Wings.Gordon Elliott's Cause Of Causes picked up to lead at the final obstacle and galloped up the hill for a nine-length success over stablemate Bless The Wings.Cantlow, the 9-4 favourite, was third ahead of Auvergnat in fourth.Elliott said: "He seems to come well at Cheltenham every year."He's an absolute superstar and we love him to bits. Jamie also gave him a great ride."It was a great result as we also had the second."If you have a plan, you have to try and do it right."We've had an unbelievable week. It's been a dream come true. "