Waley-Cohen cleared for Long Run Gold Cup prep

ROBERT Waley-Cohen expressed his delight at news that his son Sam will be available to ride at Newbury on February 11 should Long Run have a prep run for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The jockey was banned for 12 days for pulling up Otage De Brion a circuit early at Fakenham but the suspension only applies on days when there are races for amateur riders.

Confirmation that Waley-Cohen will be free could tempt connections of the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding to take in the Betfair Denman Chase on the way to attempting to defend his Gold Cup crown in March.