Cheltenham 2013: Quevega triumphs once again in the Mares' hurdle
QUEVEGA pulled out all the stops to produce an astonishing win in the Mares' Hurdle.
The 8-11 favourite, who has now won the race five times on the trot, took time to go through the gears, but turned things around to win by two lengths.
And Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins took the honours once again on a fine day for the pair.
A jubilant Mullins told BBC Radio 5 live: ""That was heart-stopping to say the least. Ruby had faith in the mare and didn't panic - again.
That was heart-stopping to say the least. Ruby had faith in the mare and didn't panic - again
"I'm really happy she has joined Golden Miller as only the second horse to win five straight at Cheltenham.
"She's a precious mare. Today will probably never be repeated for me - it's been a hell of a day."
Sierene D'ainay was runner up with Swincombe Flame having to settle for third.