Trabolgan Gold Cup decision expected by Christmas

NICKY HENDERSON has issued an upbeat bulletin on Trabolgan’s chances of making the line-up for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup winner has been on the easy list after a scan revealed a slight problem with a tendon, ruling out a crack at the Stan James King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

“Trabolgan is being ridden and trotted. He feels good, actually,” said Henderson.