Pass on the patriotism this year

THIS is a Cheltenham which, unfortunately, looks set to emphasise the dearth of talent among our Irish chasers.

Pass on the patriotism this year
Tue, 11 Mar, 2008 - 00:00

The three main contests over fences at the meeting are the Gold Cup, Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Arkle Trophy. Sadly, it will be a major surprise should we manage to land even one of them.

We are not in danger of returning to the late 80s, when struggling to win any race at the Festival, but it is a disconcerting situation all the same.

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