Manchester United legend has Kilkenny man to thank for huge win at Cheltenham

Paul Scholes won big on the Willie Mullins-trained 'Kopek Des Bordes' at Cheltenham

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has taken to social media to show off his winning betting slip for 'Kopek Des Bordes' at Cheltenham earlier today (Tuesday).

Scholes' £2500 bet on Kilkenny trainer Willie Mullins' gelding brought him a tidy return of £5000.

[Picture: Paul Scholes' winning betslip for Kopek Des Bordes at Cheltenham / Credit: @paulscholesaaa on Instagram]

Sporting a hood for the first time, Kopek Des Bordes was fighting to retain his unbeaten record and started as the 4-6 favourite under Paul Townend for the opening race of the 2025 Festival.

Kopek Des Bordes is owned by Charlie McCarthy along with his four sons through Monabeg Investments Ltd and it was a special win for him too after undergoing surgery for cancer just 11 days ago.

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