Three things we will learn at Cheltenham today

1. Just how good is Yanworth?
Three things we will learn at Cheltenham today
Wed, 16 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Colm Greaves

Barry Geraghty is far too clever and experienced to go overhype for any young horse.

Publicly at least, he has been measured in his praise for Yanworth. But since he piloted him to a facile victory over today’s course and distance on unsuitable ground he has vied with Thistlecrack for lead actor in the role of ‘best British banker of the week’ in today’s Neptune Hurdle.

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