Harry Cobden up for the festival fight with bold-jumping Bravemansgame

Bravemansgame (Harry Cobden) fly over the open ditch when landing the 2m 7.5f novices handicap chaseNewbury 12.2.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

A fine leap from Bravemansgame as he completes his Cheltenham build at NewburyCredit: Edward Whitaker

Harry Cobden is itching to take on the Irish again at Cheltenham next month with rising chasing star Bravemansgame, who the rider believes has "a real live chance" of avenging last year's defeat at the festival.

His mount's fine jumping of fences has earned him a big following and the exciting Paul Nicholls-trained seven-year-old is a best-priced 3-1 second favourite for the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase after winning all four starts this season.

Brown Advisory Novices' Chase card and betting

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David CarrReporter

Published on 13 February 2022inNews

Last updated 19:08, 13 February 2022

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