Johnson hoping to strike Gold

Top owner David Johnson is hoping to realise a long-held ambition when Celestial Gold takes his chance in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup tomorrow.

Johnson hoping to strike Gold
Thu, 16 Mar, 2006 - 13:34

Top owner David Johnson is hoping to realise a long-held ambition when Celestial Gold takes his chance in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup tomorrow.

Johnson’s famous silks have adorned many a big-race winner but he admits victory in the biggest prize of them all would be a dream come true.

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