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Bob Olinger's Final Triumph

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Bob Olinger capped his glittering career with victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown. The 11-year-old veteran, owned by Robcour and ridden by Darragh O'Keeffe, defeated the 5/4 favorite Teahupoo in his final race, securing a three-quarters of a length victory at 4/1 odds. This triumph gave O'Keeffe a treble on the day and marked the 11th win of Bob Olinger's remarkable career.

Teahupoo led until the final flight before beginning to wilt, allowing Willie Mullins' Jimmy Du Seuil to finish strongly for second place. Bob Olinger, trained by Henry de Bromhead, had enjoyed a storied career featuring three Cheltenham Festival victories with Rachael Blackmore. The connections savored this perfect send-off for a horse described as pure class.

In the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase, Harry Cobden guided Salvator Mundi to a 12-length triumph after the favorite Kopek Des Bordes fell two out. The 13/2 chance capitalized on the mishap to provide Joe and Marie Donnelly with a notable success, extending Willie Mullins' remarkable record in the two-mile contest with his 11th straight victory.