Graham Clark: John Ferguson eyes Cheltenham Festival first

If the betting firms are to be believed then this year’s Cheltenham Festival could well be the one which sees John Ferguson break his duck and saddle his first winner at the iconic meeting, writes Graham Clark.

Despite having sent several fancied runners down to the showpiece four days in the past, the team the Cowlinge-based handler has assembled this time round looks to be his strongest yet.

Spearheading his Prestbury Park-bound contingent is leading Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle contender Parlour Games.