Gold bid likely for frustrating Tidal Bay

THE enigmatic Tidal Bay will have a crack at claiming Cheltenham Gold Cup glory after another frustrating effort in the Argento Chase on Saturday.

The 10-year-old came from the clouds to chase home reigning Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander on his penultimate start in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Returning to Cheltenham, he looked likely to be nearer last than first at one stage, but he once again consented to run on in the home straight to pick up minor honours behind all-the-way winner Neptune Collonges.