Don't write off Saphir in wide-open clash

Saphir Du Rheu's confidence is sky-high after his wide-margin win at Kelso last timeCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

It’s a fascinating Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup (3.30) with Native River, Djakadam and Cue Card all certain to have a huge army of followers.

It’s not easy to split the three. Native River has shown highly progressive form all season and impressed me greatly in his last race at Newbury. He looks to have a solid chance.

Djakadam has run well in the last two Gold Cups and goes there nice and fresh this time off a break.

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Published on 16 March 2017inReports

Last updated 13:17, 17 March 2017

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