Cheltenham specialist and 'warrior' Minella Indo ready for cross-country on potentially huge Wednesday for owner Barry Maloney
Few owners are set for as big a Wednesday at Cheltenham next week as Barry Maloney whose Monty's Star tackles a red-hot Brown Advisory Novices' Chase before favourite Minella Indo bids for a second festival victory in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.
After making his debut over the banks when fourth in a handicap at Cheltenham in December, Minella Indo has been the subject of steady support and is no bigger than 2-1 to win again at the meeting after triumphing in the 2021 Gold Cup and 2019 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
The Henry de Bromhead-trained chaser schooled over cross country-style obstacles as preparation for his big races in the past, including for his memorable Gold Cup triumph, and Maloney feels his latest assignment has given him a new lease of life.
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Published on 5 March 2024inCheltenham Festival
Last updated 15:37, 5 March 2024
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