Albertas a possible for Cheltenham run

CONNECTIONS of Albertas Run are eyeing a tilt at the Letheby & Christopher Chase following the eight-year-old’s fine second in the King George VI Chase at Kempton last month.

Jonjo O’Neill’s Royal & SunAlliance Chase hero had disappointed on his first two starts of the campaign but bounced right back to form when finding only Kauto Star too strong in the Boxing Day showpiece.

The gelding is now set to further test his Cheltenham Gold Cup credentials at Prestbury Park on January 24 and Mick Meagher, racing manager to owner Trevor Hemmings, reports him to be in fine form at home.