Al Boum Photo on course for Gold Cup defence

Reigning champion Al Boum Photo is one of 20 horses still in contention for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade Ones at next month’s Festival.

Al Boum Photo on course for Gold Cup defence
Wed, 12 Feb, 2020 - 18:02
Press Association

Reigning champion Al Boum Photo is one of 20 horses still in contention for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade Ones at next month’s Festival.

The eight-year-old provided Willie Mullins with an elusive first victory in the blue riband last March and is clear favourite with most bookmakers to become the first back-to-back winner since Best Mate.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles
Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney  Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney 
Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien
CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: Pentland HillsPlace: NewburyPlace: CotswoldsPlace: Paisley ParkPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: MullinsPerson: KemboyPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Henry De BromheadPerson: MonaleePerson: Pat KellyPerson: PercyPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: SantiniPerson: Colin TizzardPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: King GeorgePerson: Sizing JohnPerson: HendersonPerson: EpatantePerson: De BromheadPerson: ElliottPerson: Envoi AllenPerson: AltiorPerson: Chacun Pour SoiPerson: Defi Du SeuilPerson: Philip HobbsPerson: MinPerson: Un De SceauxPerson: Lady ButtonsPerson: CyrnamePerson: DouvanPerson: FrodonPerson: Emma LavellePerson: Benie Des DieuxPerson: HoneysucklePerson: ApplePerson: RoksanaEvent: Gold CupEvent: Magners Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Punchestown Gold CupEvent: Savills ChaseEvent: Irish Gold CupEvent: 2017 Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Queen Mother Champion ChaseEvent: Dublin Racing FestivalEvent: Tingle CreekEvent: Clarence House ChaseEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: Champion ChaseOrganisation: Al Boum PhotoOrganisation: MullinsOrganisation: RyanairOrganisation: City IslandOrganisation: Worlds End
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

O'Brien and Browne McMonagle combo provides the goods in Killarney

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited