Trainer Willie Mullins believes Sir Des Champs’ love of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he runs in the Betfred Gold Cup next month.

NIGEL Twiston-Davies has scoffed at the concept of Imperial Commander being too old to win another totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Few people characterise the British national hunt racing scene better than Nigel Twiston-Davies. A countryman at heart, he is also a rugged and independent voice within the sport and Declan Colley found out what makes him tick.