Mick Fitzgerald opens revamped Golden Miller bar at Cheltenham Racecourse

Golden Miller is the only racehorse to have won both of the UK's premier steeplechase races - the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National - in the same year, so it was ideal for Fitzgerald to open the bar's first bottle of champagne on the opening day of the Racecourse's Jump racing season. Gareth Evans, general manager for Jockey Club Catering at Cheltenham Racecourse, said: "The capital expenditure that we are investing into all the bars and restaurants at Cheltenham Racecourse, including the new permanent bar and catering facilities in the Best Mate enclosure, will help to enhance the raceday experience for all levels of racegoer." Fitzgerald said: "Golden Miller is a legend in the sport and particularly here at Cheltenham having won the Gold Cup a record five consecutive times. It's great to have such a smart new bar in his name and will be a big hit with the punters." Fitzgerald also launched his new book – The Cheltenham World of Jump Racing. A grand total of £900,000 has been invested in the bar and catering facilities made by Jockey Club Catering (JCC) at the course since October 2009.