Capodanno wins Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham

Willie Mullins' Capodanno ran out the comfortable winner in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham.

Jockey Paul Townend beat Patrick Neville-trained The Real Whacker by two and three-quarter lengths.

Trainer Mullins, seeking a fourth Gold Cup victory at Cheltenham in March, will be hoping 7-2 shot Capodanno's win is a sign of things to come.

"It's a special day, a good prize and a nice winner," said Townend.