CHELTENHAM 2013: Stamina test to play to former champ’s strengths

Play: Long Run, 3.20

In a week when Hurricane Fly regained the Champion Hurdle crown, Long Run can reclaim the title he earned in 2011 by taking today’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Nicky Henderson’s two-time King George winner is not short of stamina and while he might prefer better ground, he’ll adapt to condition better than most of his rivals.