Inglis Drever completes World Hurdle hat-trick

Updated 15.46 Thu Mar 13 2008

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Inglis Drever, trained by Howard Johnson and ridden by Denis O'Regan, has made Cheltenham Festival history by winning the World Hurdle for the third time.

The 2005 and 2007 winner timed his run to perfection, overtaking Kasbah Bliss as they galloped up the hill in a thrilling finish. Kazal finished third.

Master Minded held off a challenge from Voy Por Ustedes

Earlier, Master Minded, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh won the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

The French horse held off the challenge from last year's winner Voy Por Ustedes and galloped well clear in the home straight. Fair Along finished third.

Alberta's Run, ridden by Tony McCoy and trained by Jonjo O'Neill, won the Royal & Sun Alliance Chase.

Roll Along was second and Battlecry was third.

Our Vic won the Ryanair Chase from Mossbank and Turko.