By Dan Walsh
The Cheltenham dream came true today for 19 years old Cleariestown jockey Conor Stone-Walsh who rode his first winner at the famous Cheltenham Festival on Final Orders (7/1) in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.
Conditional Stone-Walsh, claiming 3lb, flawlessly guided his mount over the raft of different obstacles across nearly four miles and his front running tactics held off all challengers ahead of the winning post to score by two and a quarter lengths.
“It’s my third time riding here. I was second twice last year, so I’m delighted to get that. It’s unbelievable; to get any winner at a big festival is special, but for it to be here makes it a lot sweeter,” said a delighted Stone-Walsh who was riding for Meath trainer Gavin Cromwell.
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