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'Michael, this is for you': Marine Nationale lands poignant Champion Chase victory
Sean Flanagan delivered Barry Connell’s star to victory in Wednesday’s feature.
4.12pm, 12 Mar 2025
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MARINE NATIONALE, THE horse which launched the late Michael O’Sullivan’s career at Cheltenham two years ago, was a poignant winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase on Wednesday.
Barry Connell’s star stunned home favourite Jonbon to win the feature race of the day by a massive 18 lengths at odds of 5-1 under a perfectly judged ride from Sean Flanagan.
The victory evoked many emotional tributes as thoughts across Prestbury Park turned to O’Sullivan, who died tragically last month at the age of 24 from injuries suffered from a fall while race.
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The Cork jockey became synonymous with Marine Nationale throughout his young career, announcing himself on racing’s biggest stage when the pair combined to win the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in 2023.
O’Sullivan’s girlfriend, Charlotte, was among those waiting in the winner’s enclosure to welcome back Marine Nationale.
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