Conti main threat to Bobs Worth, says Henderson

Nicky Henderson believes Silviniaco Conti is the major obstacle in Bobs Worth’s defence of his Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup title today.

The pair went toe-to-toe in the blue riband last term but the Paul Nicholls-trained Silviniaco Conti crashed out three fences from home when seemingly primed to challenge.

He tasted defeat on his return at Haydock this year but following his King George triumph at Christmas, Henderson expects him to be the main rival to Bobs Worth.