Tiger Roll gives chase to Easyland at Cheltenham
Tiger Roll gives chase to Easyland at Cheltenham

Easyland to bid for Cheltenham repeat in 2021


Easyland is set to be aimed at a repeat win in the Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase at Cheltenham next season.

The French star claimed the scalp of Tiger Roll when running away with this year's renewal earlier in the month having established himself as a star in his homeland.

Rather than returning to France, Easysland headed straight for a summer holiday at owner JP McManus' Martinstown Stud in County Limerick - and traner David Cottin is already looking forward to seeing what his charge can achieve next season.

"He actually went straight back to the owner's place in Ireland from Cheltenham, but I believe he is perfect," said the former three-time champion jockey.

"I think the plan would be to go down the same route next season - going back to Cheltenham in December and March, with Pau in between."

McManus' racing manager, Frank Berry added: "He came back from Cheltenham in good form and did it very well on the day.

"We'll probably aim for the same sort of races next year. Nothing is written in stone, but he seems to enjoy the cross-country racing, so that looks the obvious route at the moment."


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