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.
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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