Elliott and Russell double up

Carlito Brigante made it five from five for Irish-trained horses on the afternoon, and completed doubles on the day for both trainer Gordon Elliott and rider Davy Russell, when taking the Coral Cup in runaway fashion.

The 16/1 chance, sporting the familiar colours of Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud also successful earlier with First Lieutenant, had just taken it up when making a mistake at the last.

However Russell's mount was left clear as For Non Stop fell at that flight, and he bounded up the hill to beat Bothy (12/1) by six lengths with Orsippus (33/1) half a length back in third. Battle Group (33/1) was fourth, with Solix (25/1) in fifth.

Call The Police was sent off the well-backed 7/2 favourite but could make no impression in the straight.

Russell said: "That was super. Everything went according to plan. He didn't miss a hurdle and didn't miss a beat all the way. He's been trained by a very good man with one day in mind and this is the day."

Elliott said: "It's been brilliant. The horses have all been running great, but it's not just down to me, it's the owners and the staff, it's everyone. It's great to get a winner for Gigginstown. They're one of our biggest supporters in the yard.

"I only had my first winner at the Festival a couple of hours ago and now a second. It's definitely going to be a rough night!

"He's a great horse and it's the first time he has got his ground. He had a wind operation and we thought he was well handicapped. When he goes over fences he will be smashing."