Zeb D-Day looms large for Murphy

COLM Murphy is excited by the prospect of seeing Big Zeb defend his sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase crown a week on Wednesday.

Zeb D-Day looms large for Murphy
Wed, 09 Mar, 2011 - 00:00
Nick Robson

Despite his defeat to Golden Silver in the Tied Cottage Chase, Murphy thinks a return to a faster surface will see the 10-year-old in a different light.

Even though Murphy has only been training just over 10 years, he is no stranger to Cheltenham success, having won a Supreme Novices’ and a Champion Hurdle with Brave Inca.

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