Minella Indo set for Irish Gold Cup as De Bromhead makes plans for top jumpers

De Bromhead on Minella Indo: 'He needs to get back on track.'

Minella Indo: recent faller set to contest the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown next monthCredit: Caroline Norris

Henry de Bromhead said he was as shocked as anyone to see Minella Indo come down in the Savills Chase and will now send the RSA runner-up to the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on the first Sunday in February.

Minella Indo remains second favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, priced between 7-1 and 10-1, despite his uncharacteristic fall over Christmas and De Bromhead wants to get in more practice at Leopardstown.

The yard's Savills Chase winner A Plus Tard is almost certain to go straight to Cheltenham, but last year's Gold Cup fourth Monalee is out for the season.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 12 January 2021inNews

Last updated 20:01, 11 January 2021

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