Stage Star strikes from the front for Nicholls and Cobden
QUALITY RUN: Stage Star ridden by jockey Harry Cobden on their way to winning the Turners Novices' Chase on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. Pic: Tim Goode/PA Wire.
It was billed as the day Mighty Potter would put down a marker for the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup but the Turners Novices’ Chase turned into a nightmare for the 4-6 favourite as he had to settle for third between 15-2 shot Stage Star.
The winner made virtually all off a sedate pace in the hands of Harry Cobden to snap a 53-runner losing streak at the Festival for trainer Paul Nicholls.
