Ante-post fancy will be hard to beat with ground in his favour

CheltenhamCredit: Alan Crowhurst

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Since winning the Gold Cup in 2015 Coneygree’s career has been interrupted by setbacks. Last season’s two efforts don’t bode well when an overreach and a breathing problem were held responsible. Hopefully, he will come through after wind surgery and the addition of a tongue strap.

Virgilio was a respectable third in the Charlie Hall Chase after a successful summer. Well suited by good ground, he carried welter weights when successful at Aintree and Uttoxeter.

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Published on 16 November 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:22, 16 November 2018

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