Legendary commentator John Motson dons sheepskin coat as he watches Ruby Walsh ride four winners at Cheltenham
THE country’s favourite commentator John Motson is usually spotted in his sheepskin coat at a variety of football grounds.
But the 71-year-old was snapped relaxing at the Cheltenham on Thursday as day three brought more thrilling action at the races.
John Motson wore his famous sheepskin coat at CheltenhamXposureThe legendary commentator watched Ruby Walsh ride home on four winnersVantage News
Swapping the microphone for a glass of red wine, Moston was once again donning his sheepskin jacket as he watched the action unfold.
In his other hand he was holding a race card and he would have undoubtedly had a flutter throughout the day.
And if he would have backed the legendary Ruby Walsh he would have been in the money as the Irishman romped home on four winners.
Moston wasn’t the only familiar face watching the racing as Chris Kamara was also seen chugging a pint in one.
John Motson swapped the microphone for a glass of wineXposure
The Sky Sports presenter enjoyed a laugh with the crowd after they egged the ex-footballer to see his pint off before holding his empty glass to the group below.
Royalty Zara Tindall was in attendance yet again with husband Mike Tindall as Irish-trained owners took home all the glory.
On the race track it was a day for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Walsh to remember.
Chris Kamara was egged on to down a pint in one… which he didReutersZara Phillips and former England centre Mike Tindall watched on from the stands during the actionPA:Press Association
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Ruby Walsh bagged his third victory of the day on Nichols Canyon and made it four with Let’s DancePA:Press Association
He was off to a flyer when favourite Yorkhill couldn’t be stopped in the first before Presenting Percy ridden by Davy Russel won the second.
Un De Sceaux, ridden by Walsh, was faultless in the Ryanair Chase before he shocked the bookmakers when 10-1 shot Nichols Canyon won the Stayers Hurdle.
His evening was wrapped up when Let’s Dance took the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in the 16:50.
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