Captain ‘doing great’ in Cheltenham build-up

CAPTAIN Cee Bee is reported to be in fine shape ahead of his bid for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Trainer Eddie Harty is delighted with the condition of the JP McManus-owned 10-year-old, who is generally available at 14-1 for the two-mile chase championship on March 16.

Captain Cee Bee is already a Festival winner, having lifted the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in 2008 when he defeated the same owner’s Binocular. He was, however, the well beaten favourite for the Arkle Trophy last March.