Hughes keen on Tidal chance

Jockey Brian Hughes is confident mercurial talent Tidal Bay can make his presence felt in next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011 - 09:24

Jockey Brian Hughes is confident mercurial talent Tidal Bay can make his presence felt in next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The 10-year-old came from the clouds to chase home Imperial Commander in the Betfair Chase at Haydock back in November and again looked likely to be tailed off at one stage in Cheltenham’s Argento Chase.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Tidal Bay Place: Haydock Person: Hughes Person: Brian Hughes Person: Imperial Commander Person: Paul Nicholls Person: Mon Mome Person: Carruthers Event: Cheltenham Gold Cup Event: Betfair Chase Event: Cheltenham’s Argento Chase Event: Gold Cup Organisation: Tidal

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