fergal 0'brien, but he rode imperial commander to a famous gold cup victory — beating favourites denman proud. you've just got to look around here atjohn frank and tony mccoy and others — it's some great faces. a race that lives long in the memory. so with 100 years of history behind it, undoubtedly history will be made here again this week. there'll be winners, losers, congratulations and, of course, commiserations as the festival returns for what will be a special year. £685100 years ago for the winner. that was a lot.— that was a lot. now it is 625,000, so in 100 years. — that was a lot. now it is 625,000, so in 100 years, fair _ that was a lot. now it is 625,000, so in 100 years, fair to _ that was a lot. now it is 625,000, so in 100 years, fair to say - that was a lot. now it is 625,000, so in 100 years, fair to say things l so in 100 years, fair to say things have changed a bit but the raw, the way it kind of kicks off the festival, that great roar that you'll hear, so many racing fans down there, so many travel over from ireland and a great trainer, always do so well. it ireland