At the Cheltenham Festival, Marine Nationale claimed victory in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, dedicating the win to the late jockey Michael O’Sullivan. Just weeks after his tragic passing, Marine Nationale, trained by Barry Connell and ridden by Sean Flanagan, finished ahead of Jonbon, who struggled after a costly mistake. Connell expressed the pride and heartache surrounding the win, highlighting O’Sullivan’s impressive record in a short career. The victory served as an emotional tribute to O’Sullivan’s contributions to horse racing.

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