With the Irish raiders dominating the top of the Gold Cup market, it falls on Venetia Williams' nine-year-old to fly the flag for the home team, having already enjoyed one special day at the Cheltenham Festival when winning the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase in 2022.
Owned by Andy and Pam Edwards alongside Peter and Patricia Pink, it was an injury that saw their pride and joy miss the action in the Cotswolds last year, but he served a timely reminder of his staying qualities when making an emotional winning return at Lingfield in the Fleur De Lys Chase.
Things didn't go to a similar plan when putting the finishing touches to his Gold Cup preparations in the Ascot Chase last month, although his handler is unperturbed by that reversal at the hands of the speedier Pic D'Orhy.
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