Cheltenham Festival 2017: Three to back in the Gold Cup

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Cue Card, Paddy Brennam, Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cue Card with jockey Paddy Brennan
(Image credit: Alan Crowhurst/Getty)

Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins dominated day three of the Cheltenham Festival, with an unprecedented four winners for the jockey-and-trainer combination.

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