Presenting Percy 'in great shape' ahead of October reappearance at Punchestown

Presenting Percy, another Irish favourite, performs perfectly for Davy Russell in the RSA Novices’ Chase

Presenting Percy could return in the Irish Daily Star ChaseCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Gold Cup rivals beware! The green machine Presenting Percy is charting a path back to his beloved Cheltenham, with a reappearance in the offing next month at Punchestown.

Last season's emphatic RSA Chase winner is said to be well on schedule for what promises to be a season like no other for trainer Patrick Kelly and owner Philip Reynolds, with the Irish Daily Star Chase a possible starting point for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup contender.

The nine-time winner, who was audaciously campaigned last term – running in beginners' and handicap chases, Graded staying hurdles and chases – has been in training since the end of July along with Kim Muir runner-up Mall Dini.

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Mark BoylanReporter

Published on 2 September 2018inNews

Last updated 17:18, 2 September 2018

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