Cheltenham From The Horse’s Mouth Monday Morning Round-up
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle runners confirmed and Barry Geraghty has made his decision
Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle has 18 runners, topped by favourite Irving. Barry Geraghty has chosen to ride Vaniteux for Nicky Henderson.
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) March 10, 2014
Bryan Cooper is feeling highly confident ahead of his ride in the Arkle
TRIFOLIUM, who his jockey @92bryan92 says is “the one they all have to beat” in the Arkle, at Cheltenham yesterday pic.twitter.com/YHdDdGaRtJ
— Channel 4 Racing (@Channel4Racing) March 10, 2014
And is suffering no lasting effects from his recent fall
Bryan Cooper expected to be fit for Cheltenham despite fall http://t.co/o7M1ZrNyrB
— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) March 9, 2014
Security is tight for The New One!
The New Ones security ! pic.twitter.com/VvOwGddH1b
— RichardSparkyBevis (@RICHARDBEVIS) March 10, 2014
Paul Nicholls is talking up the chances of Big Buck’s
BIG BUCK’S is in “seriously good order” according to trainer Paul Nicholls as he bids to land the World Hurdle for a 5th time at Cheltenham.
— Racing Eye (@Racing_Eye) March 10, 2014
Barry Geraghty still thinks he can win the Champion Chase, even without Sprinter Sacre
Geraghty hopeful Conan can prove a Champion Chase super sub: BARRY GERAGHTY might be without Sprinter Sacre in… http://t.co/2AkhKhZiII
— Horse Racing News (@HorseRacingUK) March 10, 2014
Nicky Henderson is another that is optimistic about the chances of Captain Conan
Henderson has a lot of faith in Captain Conan “plenty came out to suggest he didn’t finish his race at Sandown.” Sounded quite bullish
— Calum Madell (@calummadell) March 9, 2014
Tickets are selling fast with one day to go
Our website is back online – buy print at home Best Mate & Tattersalls tickets (Gold Cup Day sold out) here https://t.co/leTYO78YgM h
— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) March 11, 2013
Willie Mullins has been putting the finishing touches to his team this morning
Not every morning you see Willie Mullins exercising his horses…. pic.twitter.com/0psoZwiVxa
— Mr A.Allegro (@TenEmbassy) March 10, 2014
And finally check out highlights from our Cheltenham Festival preview on our YouTube channel now including tips from Channel 4’s Graham Cunningham
Miss our Cheltenham preview last night? Here’s Channel 4’s @gcunning12 tipping Our Conor for the Champion Hurdle: https://t.co/9sKPU4qs7H
— Coral (@Coral) March 10, 2014