Elliott upbeat on Carlito’s Cheltenham chances

Gordon Elliott feels Carlito Brigante’s previous experience of Cheltenham will stand him in good stead when he tackles the Pulteney Land Investments Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Festival.

Winner of the Coral Cup in 2011, he also scored over fences there earlier this season as well as running well behind Dynaste in November.

Due to the very wet winter and his preference for good ground, the seven-year-old has been limited to one all-weather start at Dundalk, but Elliott believes he is capable of running a big race.