Sire De Grugy keen and strong, says delighted Gary Moore

Gary Moore “couldn’t be any happier” with Sire De Grugy ahead of the Betway Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

The 10-year-old was a six-length winner of the Grade One in 2014 but struggled to match those achievements last term, finishing only fourth in the defence of his title.

He recaptured his best form with victory in the Tingle Creek Chase earlier this season and was only just beaten by a rejuvenated Sprinter Sacre at Kempton over the Christmas period.