Thistlecrack to be aimed at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Colin Tizzard last night revealed Ladbrokes World Hurdle favourite Thistlecrack will aimed at the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup next year.

Thistlecrack to be aimed at the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Tue, 09 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

Thistlecrack confirmed himself the best staying hurdler in training with an empathic 12-length victory in Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham last month and is the hot favourite the win the World Hurdle.

Tizzard, however, says the Gold Cup is the long-term aim for the eight-year-old.

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