Nube Negra has Luis Alvarez Cervera jumping for joy

Tom Peacock speaks to the six-time Olympian who bred the rising star

Nube Negra bags the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton under Harry Skelton to mark himself down as a live Champion Chase contender

Nube Negra lands his breakout victory in the Desert Orchid Chase at KemptonCredit: Mark Cranham

Following his giant-slaying act on Altior over Christmas, Nube Negra has just about earned the distinction of being the most famous Spanish jumper since the late Duke of Alburquerque.

The Duke’s lion-hearted but calamitous endeavours in the Grand National over two decades earned him a fond place in National Hunt folklore, and even briefly inspired Nube Negra’s breeder Luis Alvarez Cervera to attempt to follow in his footsteps.

He wisely came to his senses and pursued equestrian sports instead, becoming the first of only two of his countrymen to have represented Spain at the Olympics six times.

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Tom PeacockSpecialist writer of the year

Published on 16 January 2021inFeatures

Last updated 17:10, 16 January 2021

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