'He's a phenomenal horse and I think he can win' - Moore so bullish about Goshen

3.00 Cheltenham
Unibet International Hurdle (Grade 2) | 2m1f | 4yo+ | ITV4/RTV

If you are a fan of Goshen, as Jamie Moore most definitely is, the words that follow are exactly what you want to read.

The horse who would have been a devastating winner of this year's Triumph Hurdle but for his agonising final-flight accident returns to jumps competition over the same course and distance in the Unibet International Hurdle.

The Gary Moore-trained four-year-old had run his rivals ragged in the juveniles' championship and held a ten-length lead when he unshipped the trainer's son having got a front and back foot caught together when landing over the last hurdle.

If there is any justice, that wrong will now be at least partially righted – and his jockey seems extremely hopeful it will be.

"I think he's a phenomenal horse and I think he can win," said Moore.

"I have never really had to stretch him in a race. In the Triumph last season he was just about to hit top gear when disaster struck. There are other front-runners in this race but that was the case with the Triumph as well, as Allmankind and Aspire Tower like to race that way. It doesn't fuss me. If I lead, I lead, if I don't, I don't."

Goshen has been favourite all week for this Grade 2 highlight, yet his odds might well be shorter had he not suffered two autumn Flat defeats when sent off at 2-5 and evens.

"I have no worries at all about those runs," added Moore. "Dad just wanted to get some speed into him and I think he was hitting the line good. I really do think the world of the horse and I can't wait to get back on him."

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What they say

Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer of Ballyandy
Any rain would help our lad’s chances and one thing we do know is he’ll give his absolute all.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Call Me Lord and Verdana Blue
You might think this is softer than Verdana Blue would normally like but you would have said the same when she ran really good races at Royal Ascot and in the Ebor, staying on all the time. I wonder if she now appreciates softer ground than she once did and also a greater test of stamina. Call Me Lord won the race last year and he comes here having had a run.

Alan King, trainer of Sceau Royal
He was beaten by a top-class mare at Newcastle, having been left in front from the second flight. The last thing we wanted was to make our own running. Fortunately, he did not have too hard a race as they only really stepped up the tempo from the home turn.

Trainer Tom Symonds is hoping to see Song For Someone produce a new personal best performanceCredit: Edward Whitaker

Tom Symonds, trainer of Song For Someone
We're going to find out how good he is – he could run the race of his life and still not win. He's in great form and won't mind any rain.

Evan Williams, trainer of Silver Streak
Ordinarily we would have waited for Kempton but he needs to run so we thought we'd give this a go. If he gets luck in running and gets to the back of two from home, whatever finishes in front of him will know they've had a race.

Dan Skelton, trainer of Ch'tibello
He had a penalty when arguably he was the best horse in the race a year ago. I’m very happy with his preparation but we’re not underestimating the task in hand.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Stormy Ireland
Her form over fences was good considering she isn't that big but we're now going back over hurdles. She has a huge task in this and will be playing for places.

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