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Gordon Elliott hoping Jack Kennedy can win Cheltenham fitness battle

The 25-year-old has been sidelined since breaking his leg for a sixth time in a fall at Fairyhouse in late November and missed the 2023 Festival with a similar injury.

Gordon Elliott hoping Jack Kennedy can win Cheltenham fitness battle — Champion Jockey Jack Kennedy pictured riding Teahupoo ahead of The Cheltenham Festival as he works his way back to full fitness from a broken leg. Pic: Healy Racing

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 - 13:24

Ashley Iveson

Gordon Elliott is keeping his fingers crossed Jack Kennedy will win his race against time to be fit to ride at the Cheltenham Festival.

The 25-year-old has been sidelined since breaking his leg for a sixth time in a fall at Fairyhouse in late November and missed the 2023 Festival with a similar injury.

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