Big guns hold sway in Gold Cup

TWENTY-FOUR horses, and all the big names, remain in the reckoning at the latest forfeit stage for next month’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Big guns hold sway in Gold Cup
Thu, 17 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

These include the last four winners – Kauto Star (2007 and 2009), Denman (2008) and Imperial Commander (2010) – as well as the King George VI Chase hero Long Run and Hennessy Gold Cup star Diamond Harry.

The remaining contenders are Albertas Run, Carronhills, Carruthers, Chief Dan George, China Rock, Great Endeavour, Joncol, Kempes, Midnight Chase, Mon Mome, Neptune Collonges, Pandorama, Planet Of Sound, Pride Of Dulcote, Punchestowns, Synchronised, Tidal Bay, Weird Al and What A Friend.

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