Tripleprint attacts quality entry

A total of 35 horses have been entered for the £100,000 (€156,000) Tripleprint Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

Ireland have 11 entries in the two mile, five furlong handicap, to be staged on December 14.

Noel Meade leads the way with five entries from his Co Meath yard - Kings Valley, Michael Mor, Royal Jake, Oa Baldixe and Arctic Copper.

Willie Mullins has two engaged, Killultagh Storm and Macs Gildoran, while Christy Roche could send over Youlneverwalkalone and Risk Accessor.

Peter McNeile, commercial manager at Cheltenham, said today: “We are very pleased with the quality of entries received for this year’s Tripleprint Gold Cup and a fascinating contest looks guaranteed.

“It is especially pleasing to see the Irish so well represented in the most valuable race at Cheltenham’s 40th Anniversary Meeting.”