Walsh: Long Run deserves to be favourite

Ruby Walsh believes Long Run deserves to be favourite for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2012 - 13:33

Ruby Walsh believes Long Run deserves to be favourite for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Despite Walsh getting the better of Long Run in both the Betfair Chase at Haydock and the King George at Kempton on Kauto Star this season, he feels the younger horse still has plenty going for him.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Haydock Place: Kempton Person: Walsh Person: Ruby Walsh Event: Long Run Event: Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Event: Betfair Chase Event: King George Event: Gold Cup Event: Kauto Star Event: Kauto Organisation: Racing UK

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