Pearl ready for Champion Chase challenge

Florida Pearl was reported to be in fine shape ahead of his bid to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003 - 07:21

Florida Pearl was reported to be in fine shape ahead of his bid to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

"Florida Pearl was out on the course yesterday morning and this morning and he's in great form," said Tracey Gilmore, travelling head lad to Irish trainer Willie Mullins.

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Courts Racing Cheltenham Place: Cheltenham Place: Kempton Place: Leopardstown Person: Pearl Person: Florida Pearl Person: Tracey Gilmore Person: Willie Mullins Event: Champion Chase Event: Queen Mother Champion Chase Event: Pertemps King George VI Chase Event: Irish Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Event: Irish Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup

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