Stewart hoping for Hennessy cheer

ANDY STEWART is trusting in his partnership with Paul Barber to turn his luck for the better when Aiteen Thirtythree lines up for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury today.

The best Stewart can boast from his runners in the prestigious staying handicap chase is a fifth place, through My Will in 2008, while Barber has tasted success twice with the mighty Denman (2007 and 2009).

Aiteen Thirtythree seems to have a lot going for him as he is proven over the track, and is in the care of Paul Nicholls, who has won the race three times as a trainer to add to his two victories from his riding days.