Cole Harden won the World Hurdle from the front at Cheltenham . The race was run over a distance of two miles and five furlongs with an average speed of 42.6mph. Saphir Du Rheu finished second with stablemate Zarkandar in third . Jockey Gavin Sheehan enjoyed his first Festival victory .
Cole Harden won the World Hurdle from the front at Cheltenham . The six-year-old was allowed an easy lead and was never caught . Saphir Du Rheu finished second with stablemate Zarkandar in third . Jockey Gavin Sheehan enjoyed his first Festival victory .