Smith hoping to master rivals

Owner Clive Smith reports hot favourite Master Minded to be in tip-top shape as he defends his crown in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2009 - 11:03

Owner Clive Smith reports hot favourite Master Minded to be in tip-top shape as he defends his crown in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham tomorrow.

The French-bred gelding looked set for a long reign as king of the two-milers when trouncing 2007 winner Voy Por Ustedes by 19 lengths 12 months ago at the tender age of five.

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