Fugitif now fully primed for Cheltenham title defence

Richard Hobson's nine-year-old enjoyed a titanic battle with Il Ridoto in last year's renewal to land the Grade Three handicap
Fugitif now fully primed for Cheltenham title defence

Trainer Richard Hobson said it would 'mean the world' if stable star Fugitif could become only the second horse to successfully defend the Nyetimber December Gold Cup on Saturday. Picture: PA

Richard Hobson admitted it would "mean the world" if stable star Fugitif could become only the second horse to successfully defend the Nyetimber December Gold Cup on Saturday.

The nine-year-old enjoyed a titanic battle with Il Ridoto in last year's renewal to land the prestigious Grade Three handicap by a short head on the New course at Cheltenham.

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