Gordon Elliott set to be double-handed in Irish Gold Cup

Don Poli and Empire Of Dirt are set to represent Gordon Elliott in the Stan James Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday week.
Gordon Elliott set to be double-handed in Irish Gold Cup
Wed, 01 Feb, 2017 - 00:00

The Cullentra handler currently has four horses engaged for the Grade One contest, but is ready to cut that team in half.

Outlander, winner of the Lexus Chase over the same course and distance last month, is set to miss out, as is Roi Des Francs.

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Racinghorse racingLeopardstownPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: NaasPlace: PunchestownPlace: Prestbury ParkPlace: Scilly islesPlace: KelsoPerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Don PoliPerson: OutlanderPerson: Roi Des FrancsPerson: ElliottPerson: Albert BartlettPerson: DouvanPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Mullins’Person: Mouse MorrisPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: JP McManusPerson: AltiorPerson: HendersonPerson: BarryPerson: GeraghtyPerson: JPPerson: YanworthPerson: Buveur D’AirEvent: Irish Gold CupEvent: Stan James Irish Gold CupEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Boylesports Tied Cottage ChaseEvent: Queen Mother Champion ChaseOrganisation: Empire Of DirtOrganisation: LexusOrganisation: DeloitteOrganisation: Realt Mor
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