Cheltenham Festival previews and quotes for Friday including the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup
Get all the key quotes from connections ahead of Friday's Cheltenham Festival races, including the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Cheltenham Festival - Friday March 13
- 1.30pm JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 179y £125,000
- 2.10pm Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m 179y £100,000
- 2.50pm Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 7f 213y £125,000
- 3.30pm Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) 3m 2f 70y £625,000
- 4.10pm St James's Place Foxhunter Chase 3m 2f 70y £45,000
- 4.50pm Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m 62y £110,000
- 5.30pm Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (0-145) 2m 4f 56y £70,000
1.30pm JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
Paul Nicholls - Solo, Sir Psycho
"Solo has come out of the Adonis in great form. He won very nicely at Kempton - it was a good performance. I was actually worried going into Kempton that the track might find him out a little bit - going right-handed on a flat track - but he coped with it well.
"He has a bit of experience, having previously run at Auteuil, and handles soft ground. We bought him as a future chaser and he strikes me of being in the model of Master Minded. We are hopeful he will go well."
Dan Skelton - Allmankind
"We've kept him fresh. I was going to go to Trials Day, but I'm glad I didn't - I just thought I'd have him super, super fresh. He loves to be up there, and that's the way we're going to get on and do it. If something wants to go faster than us, you're welcome - I doubt anyone will, though.
"He's a different league to any juvenile I've had before. We've had some nice horses through our hands at all ages, but he's three from three, and realistically no one has got all that close to him. It's going to be a different thing in the Triumph, but I'm very, very happy with him."
Gary Moore - Goshen
"He seems fine at home, and we are looking forward to running him in the race. I think he will be fine with the occasion. He has not put a foot wrong so far, and it has been amazing how easy he has been winning his races. It will be interesting to see how he gets on here.
"Solo was very impressive at Kempton, and Allmankind was good last time, so it is no penalty kick, but we hope he will run a big race. He is the best juvenile I've had by a long way, he has just got to prove it now."
Runners: Allmankind, Aspire Tower, A Wave Of The Sea, Cerberus, Goshen, Lord Lamington, Navajo Pass, Never Do Nothing, Sir Pyscho, Solo, Yellow Tiger, Burning Victory, Hook Up.
2.10pm Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
Runners: Eldorado Allen, Aramon, Embittered, Christopher Wood, Stolen Silver, Scaramanga, Mohaayed, Pakens Rock, Moon Over Germany, Buildmeupbuttercup, Adjali, Zanza, Tiger Tap Tap, Ciel De Neige, Thatsy, Oakley, Beat The Judge, Saint Roi, Le Ligerien, Elusive Belle, Rathhill, You Raised Me Up, Minella Charmer, Tiger Voice, Sir Valentine, Lethal Steps, Bullionaire, Golden Jewel.
2.50pm Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Philip Hobbs - Thyme Hill
"It's always looked as though three miles wouldn't be a problem and could even suit him better. Winning the Grade One (Challow Novices' Hurdle) is obviously very good form, and he has always looked progressive as time goes on. We are certainly very hopeful of his chance."
Joe Tizzard - Harry Senior, Lieutenant Rocco
"Harry Senior has improved all season. We were disappointed with his run at Exeter, but it turned out it was Sporting John who beat him, and his form is very strong. He is a horse that runs behind the bridle, so stepping him up from two and a half to three miles will suit him him well.
"Lieutenant Rocco has done nothing wrong and is a big, strong galloper. He has looked very impressive in his two runs, and you can't fault him."
Paul Nolan - Latest Exhibition
"He's travelled over well. He had a little canter on Wednesday morning, and we're very happy with him. Hopefully he'll run respectably. Thyme Hill looks a very good horse and sets the standard - we probably need to step up again. I think the step up in trip will suit - we'll keep our fingers crossed for a good run."
Runners: Aione, Cat Tiger, Cobbler's Way, Foxy Jacks, Fury Road, Harry Senior, House Island, Janidil, Kiltealy Briggs, Latest Exhibition, Lieutenant Rocco, Monkfish, Oscar Academy, Ramses de Teillee, Redford Road, Sempo, The Cashel Man, The Wolf, Thyme Hill.
3.30pm Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1)
Entries: Al Boum Photo, Bristol De Mai, Chris's Dream, Clan Des Obeaux, Delta Work, Elegant Escape, Kemboy, Lostintranslation, Monalee, Presenting Percy, Real Steel, Santini.
4.10pm St James's Place Foxhunter Chase
Runners: Alcala, Arctic Skipper, Asangy, Billaway, Bishops Road, Buck Dancing, Caid du Berlais, Chosen Dream, Don Bersy, Don Poli, Duhallow Tornado, Dylrow, Earth Leader, Hazel Hill, It Came To Pass, Law of Gold, Marcle Ridge, Minella Rocco, Mr Mercurial, Ravished, Rewritetherules, Sausalito Sunrise, Shantou Flyer, Southfield Theatre, Staker Wallace, Stellar Notion, Top Wood, Kalabaloo.
4.50pm Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
Runners: Great Field, Marracudja, Capeland, Paloma Blue, McGroartry, Gino Trail, Greaneteen, Eclair de Beaufeu, Us And Them, Chosen Mate, Ballywood, Caid Du Lin, Winter Escape, Two Taffs, Croco Bay, Lisp, Jan Maat, Adrrastos, Theinval, The Bay Birch.
5.30pm Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
Runners: Braid Blue, Indefatigable, Five O'Clock, Column Of Fire, Espoir de Romay, Assemble, Doctor Duffy, Mill Green, Umbrigado, Big Blue, My Sister Sarah, Front View, Ilikedwayurthinkin, Cliffs of Dover, The Bosses Oscar, Anything Will Do, Flash The Steel, Pileon, Ruthless Article, Thomas Macdonagh, Ecco, Happygolucky, Everybreathyoutake, Great White Shark. (RES1: Escaria Ten, RES2: Shantou Village)
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