Talking Horses: Nassalam can spring surprise in Paddy Power Gold Cup

It could be another successful weekend for the Irish at Cheltenham with Banbridge and Unanswered fancied to strike on Saturday

UPWARD CURVE: Successful at Gowran Park on his first start over fences, Banbridge can strike at Grade Two level at Cheltenham on Saturday. Picture: Healy Racing

Given the record of Irish raiders to Cheltenham in recent times it’s no surprise that bookies are running scared of French Dynamite in Saturday’s Paddy Power Gold Cup.

The sole Irish contender in the line-up, the Mouse Morris-trained seven-year-old should be primed for a big run having scored over hurdles at Thurles last month.