'It was just mayhem' - Ireland finds its voice again as Imperial Call ends its Gold Cup drought

Greatest Ever Festival Moments - No. 11
Ireland ends its Gold Cup drought

It is hard to imagine when eight of the last ten Gold Cups have crossed the Irish Sea, but in 1996 a decade had whistled by since Dawn Run's epic triumph under Jonjo O'Neill.

Not since Arkle ended an 11-year drought in 1964 had there been such a yawning gap for Irish-trained horses in the sport's marquee event. Then, almost out of nowhere, Imperial Call emerged.

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Published on 29 February 2024inGreatest Ever Festival Moments

Last updated 18:00, 29 February 2024

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