Coneygree set to rest on his Gold Cup laurels

Sara Bradstock has confirmed Coneygree will not run again this season as he paraded in front of an adoring crowd at Newbury.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup victor is trained by Bradstock’s husband Mark in nearby Letcombe Bassett and he was afforded a hero’s welcome as he took a turn around the parade ring at his local track following his pillar-to-post victory in the Festival highlight last week.

A possible trip to Punchestown had been mentioned by connections, but Bradstock reports connections’ sights to be set on next term instead.