Russell and O'Leary join forces with Conflated for Gold Cup
Jockey Davy Russell in the weighing room Photo David Davies/PA Wire for the Jockey Club.
When jockey Davy Russell and owner Michael O’Leary are in the vicinity, there is seldom a dull moment, and while both have had their say this week about each other’s opinions and decisions, they join forces to tackle the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with Conflated.
A much-underrated performer, the nine-year-old comes here off a 79-day break as his trainer, Gordon Elliott, believes him best when fresh. In younger days, he certainly had his quirks, and one suspects much work has gone on behind the scenes to persuade this talented sort to give his best.
