Gordon Elliott: What a difference a year makes

The Cullentra House boss admitted to the Irish racing press  that he would never have envisaged being in this healthy position amidst the furore that followed the emergence of a photo of him sitting on the dead horse

Cheltenham hopefuls Zanahiyr and Teahupoo left, at trainer Gordon Elliott's media morning ahead of the 2022 Festival. Picture: Healy Racing

Gordon Elliott is looking forward to returning to the Cheltenham Festival after missing out 12 months ago due to suspension but admits that the anticipation is nothing like what it was attending a Flat meeting at Punchestown last September.

Elliott brings a very strong team to Prestbury Park in a fortnight and it would come as a shock if they did not make their presence felt.