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A legendary racehorse, Arkle has now been honored with his own beer. The three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is the inspiration for "Arkle Ale," which is the product Arkell's Brewery. The beer will be on sales at Cheltenham racecourse, where Arkle won one of Britain's most famous races on three consecutive occasions between 1964 and 1966. Kent Gavin/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
A statue dedicated to the horse, who was said to have enjoyed a drop of Guinness, is on display at Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham is one of the most prestigious racecourse in Britain and plays host to an annual festival, the highlight of which is the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
A race dedicated to Arkle, who was put down due to arthritis in 1970, is also part of the schedule. The Arkle Challenge Trophy was won by Un De Sceaux, ridden by Ruby Walsh, in March. Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Arkle isn't the only racehorse who is a fan of the black stuff. Zenyatta is occasionally rewarded with Guinness if it wins a race. Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
