What they say: 'He seems to improve with his runs so could be a dark horse'

Patrick MUllins: confident in the chances of Closutton's Champion Chase hopefulsCredit: Grossick Racing 07710461723

Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) | 2m, 5yo+ | Cheltenham, March 15

Joe Tizzard, trainer of Amarillo Sky
We plan to run him in the Clarence House at Ascot and that will be the determining factor as to whether we go for this. If he's nowhere near then we'll go down the handicap route.

Pat Fahy, trainer of Dunvegan
He's likely to run at Fairyhouse on Saturday in the handicap and we’ll see how he performs and that will determine what we do next. If he runs well, he'll go to Leopardstown and we'll then see about the Champion Chase.

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Published on 11 January 2023inAnte-post Pricewise

Last updated 17:44, 29 January 2023

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