Geraghty seeking Power gold

Barry Geraghty is looking forward to his first ride for the Queen when he partners Barbers Shop in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham tomorrow.

The Irish ace is seeking his second success in the race after steering Cyfor Malta to victory for Martin Pipe in 2002.

He will be hoping to cement his new partnership with Nicky Henderson, the Seven Barrows trainer also having taken the valuable handicap chase with Fondmort five years ago.

“I jumped a few fences on him this morning and he seems well and I’m looking forward to it,” said Geraghty.

“He ran well last year in the Jewson and I’d be hopeful.”

Barbers Shop was beaten a neck in the Festival contest by Finger Onthe Pulse, ridden by Geraghty.

“I beat him in that race but he’s a promising young horse, he looks well and I’ve not ridden for the Queen before,” he added.