THEY fought Ga Law, and Ga Law won.
Mind you, like any good police chase, his win in the Paddy Power Gold Cup was fraught with danger and drama.
For the vast majority of the race, it looked like those pesky Irish were going to make off with yet another pot of Cheltenham gold.
Mouse Morris’ French Dynamite appeared to have them all beat turning for home, the Fat Lady well and truly clearing her throat as he cleared the second last.
But as they levelled up for the final fence, well-backed 5-1 shot Ga Law flicked on the blues and twos and put his foot down.