Progressive Bentelimar booked for Cheltenham Festival trip

Shay Barry is looking forward to a trip to the Cheltenham Festival with Bentelimar following his fine performance at Punchestown.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

The six-year-old won at Killarney and Wexford when trained by Philip Fenton last year and got off the mark for his new handler in a handicap at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting.

He stepped up to Listed company last Sunday and turned in an authoritative performance to leave his fledgling trainer dreaming of Festival glory.

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