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

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CHELTENHAM 2013: Stamina test to play to former champ’s strengths
Fri, 15 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Tommy Lyons

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.

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