FACILE VEGA justified favouritism to win the Champion Bumper in the final race on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival.
Patrick Mullins delivered the 15-8 shot brilliantly to beat second-favourite American Mike into second.
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Seven races will take place each day, with the marquee race of the day off at 3.30pm.
Wednesday, March 16 – Ladies Day
Thursday, March 17 – St Patrick’s Thursday
Friday, March 18 – Gold Cup Day