Disappointed Presenting Percy team mulling over options for Gold Cup contender

Philip Reynolds on Presenting Percy: “Pat was happy as well and, at the end of the day, Pat has one day in mind for him.'

Presenting Percy: a decision on where he goes next will be made after the weekendCredit: Patrick McCann

A decision on where Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Presenting Percy will run next will be made after the weekend, with owner Philip Reynolds admitting he was disappointed with the 2018 RSA Chase winner’s effort in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown last week.

The Pat Kelly-trained nine-year-old, who started favourite for the Gold Cup last March but was found to be lame after disappointing in the race, looked as though he was nearing a return to his best when third on his seasonal debut in the John Durkan at Punchestown last month.

However, Presenting Percy failed to make the necessary jump in the Savills, and was beaten four lengths into fifth behind Delta Work.

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 3 January 2020inNews

Last updated 15:43, 3 January 2020

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