Ustedes team hoping for Ryanair renaissance

BARRY Simpson admits connections of Voy Por Ustedes are heading to Cheltenham more in hope than expectation as he bids for his third Festival success in the Ryanair Chase on Thursday week.

The nine-year-old already has victories in the Arkle Trophy and Queen Mother Champion Chase to his credit and he chased home Imperial Commander in the Ryanair 12 months ago.

Alan King’s gelding has failed to rediscover his best form in three starts this season but Simpson, racing manager to owner Sir Robert Ogden, is keeping his fingers crossed the return to Prestbury Park will kickstart Voy Por Ustedes’ season.