Tidal takes Argento test

TIDAL BAY’S performance in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham this weekend will dictate whether or not he runs in the Gold Cup in March.

Tidal takes Argento test
Tue, 25 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

Howard Johnson’s mercurial character gave the reigning champion Imperial Commander a late scare in the Betfair Chase at Haydock when he closed to within a a length and a quarter of the Gold Cup favourite.

That was arguably his best run over fences since he won the 2008 Arkle but he did win the Cleeve Hurdle on the same card 12 months ago.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CheltenhamPlace: HaydockPlace: Long Walk HurdlePlace: Dungarvan,Place: WaterfordPerson: ArgentoPerson: Tidal BayPerson: Howard JohnsonPerson: Graham WyliePerson: Paul WebberPerson: RupertPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: JoshPerson: Madison Du BerlaisPerson: Mon MomePerson: WebberPerson: WillPerson: KennedyPerson: David PipePerson: Robin DickinPerson: DickinPerson: Grands CrusPerson: NicholashayneEvent: Argento ChaseEvent: Gold CupEvent: Betfair ChaseEvent: 2008 ArkleEvent: RSA ChaseOrganisation: TidalOrganisation: PunchestownsOrganisation: Neptune CollongesOrganisation: Dungarvan Harriers
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