Doumen sets sights on Cheltenham

Trainer Francois Doumen is targeting the 2004 Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup after First Gold strolled away with the Punchestown Heineken Gold Cup today.

Doumen sets sights on Cheltenham
Wed, 30 Apr, 2003 - 18:01

Trainer Francois Doumen is targeting the 2004 Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup after First Gold strolled away with the Punchestown Heineken Gold Cup today.

The 10-year-old, who is owned by legendary Irish punter JP McManus, made all the running to take the Grade One event under the trainer’s son, Thierry.

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