CHAMPAGNE ON ICE: Ruby Walsh is confident that Champagne Fever’s Cheltenham Festival form will be a major asset on his return to the course next month.
The Queen Mother Champion Chase remains the most likely target for the Willie Mullins trained Champagne Fever who is trading at around 7 on the BETDAQ ante-post market.
The grey already has two Festival wins and a second to his name from just three visits.
Walsh said on RUK: “He’s in good form. Until he’s declared I suppose you never know, but that (Queen Mother) looks like where he’s going. There are a few class horses in there – Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy. They are very good horses and both have had difficult campaigns. Dodging Bullets is the standard bearer and Mr Mole is a massive improver, but Champagne Fever’s record over two miles is very good – two from three and he was impressive last week so in what looks an open enough contest, he’d be a very good ride.”
Meanwhile, the winner of the Imperial Cup on Saturday week could net a £100,000 bonus if they follow up at any race at the Cheltenham Festival after Sandown again tangled the carrot to connections. The race often attracts Irish raiders.
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