Johnson to take Diamond mount

Richard Johnson is set to take the ride on Carte Diamond in Friday’s JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Sun, 13 Mar, 2005 - 11:07

Richard Johnson is set to take the ride on Carte Diamond in Friday’s JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Trainer Brian Ellison was hoping Tony McCoy would be available to take the ride but he is likely to be claimed by boss JP McManus who still has Majlis and Amarula Ridge in the race.

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