Our Irish expert says proven three-miler is ready to strike in the RSA Chase

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Minella Indo
2.10 Cheltenham

A proven three-miler over hurdles and fences, the Henry de Bromhead-trained seven-year-old won the Albert Bartlett last season before following up with another Grade 1 success at the Punchestown festival.

He makes plenty of appeal this time in the RSA Chase, having scored over the distance at Navan in January on his second start as a chaser. The form was boosted when the runner-up, Captain Cj, won a Grade 2 over course and distance by six lengths.

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Published on 10 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:17, 10 March 2020

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