McCoy takes Des Champs mount

Tony McCoy will take the ride on Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

McCoy takes Des Champs mount
Fri, 15 Mar, 2013 - 11:03

Tony McCoy will take the ride on Sir Des Champs in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

His intended mount Sunnyhillboy was declared a late non-runner by trainer Jonjo O’Neill due to an unsatisfactory scope.

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