THE CHELTENHAM BRAZIL

Walsh can strut stuff in green & gold for JP

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ARRY GERAGHTY reckons Mark Walsh will feel like Pele as he leads JP McManus' superstar squad into Cheltenham.

The legendary owner is already the most successful in Festival history with 84 winners.

And yet, even by his own lofty standards, McManus' squad this week is arguably his finest ever.

Inthewayurthinkin, The New Lion, Fact To File, Majborough and Dinoblue are among huge names ready to lead the wave.

Astonishingly, of 28 races, more than half have one of his charges in the top two in the betting.

Harry Cobden may be taking the first job for the Irishman at the end of May but right now it is Walsh who has the pick of most.

Geraghty has been that man, having been No.1 before Walsh when taking over from AP McCoy.

Walk into the course any of the four days and replays on the giant screens will show winners aplenty donning the green and gold.

Horses may be underneath you but it's hooped history across the chest and on your back in the role.