Burdett Road at 66/1 was in second place
There was a shock in the Champion Hurdle on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.
25/1 shot Golden Ace claimed the victory with Lorcan Williams on-board, with Burdett Road in second at 66/1.
It was expected that Constitution Hill, Brighterdaysahead and State Man would battle it out for victory, but that wasn't to be, with Constitution Hill and State Man both falling.
Earlier, Lossiemouth successfully defended her Mares' Hurdle crown.
The six-year-old stormed home as odds-on favourite, handing trainer Willie Mullins a second win of the festival.
The Mullins stable also claimed victory in the opening race, with Paul Townend piloting Kopek Des Bordes to claim the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Mo Salah's Liverpool Future Could Be Decided Today
Leinster Look To Go Two From Two In The Champions Cup Tonight
Friday Morning Sports Update
Kildare's Lauren Walsh Prepare's For LPGA Tour After Winning Full Time Card
The PDC World Darts Championship Gets Underway Tonight
Reiko Ioane Starts For Leinster For The First Time Tomorrow
Rory McIlroy Among Six Nominees For The BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year
Thursday Morning Sports Update
