Long Run ‘unlikely’ to run before Cheltenham

IT is “highly unlikely” King George VI Chase hero Long Run will run again before the Cheltenham Festival.
Long Run ‘unlikely’ to run before Cheltenham
Thu, 20 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

The youngster dethroned multiple champion Kauto Star with a brilliant display at Kempton on Saturday.

Nicky Henderson is now aiming to have him back at the peak of his powers for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.

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