Al Boum Photo gives Carlow based trainer Willie Mullins first Cheltenham Gold Cup

Willie Mullins has finally secured Cheltenham Gold Cup glory as Al Boum Photo galloped away to victory in the hands of Paul Townend.

Mullins had saddled the runner-up in the blue riband on multiple occasions and fielded four on this occasion, with 12-1 shot Al Boum Photo emerging best of all.

Townend was still travelling brilliantly turning for home and his mount safely cleared the last two fences to win by two and a half lengths.

Anibale Fly stayed on for second, with Bristol De Mai in third.