Jack Kennedy and Minella Indo are simply too good in an epic Gold Cup
The Armchair Jockey's verdict on the best rides of day four at Cheltenham
We always expect so much from the Gold Cup and it certainly didn't disappoint this year. I thought it was an epic race to watch.
There was so much going on, and Bryony Frost set a lovely gallop on Frodon, so it was a case of him staying then or not. He didn't in the end, but he ensured it was a truly run race, which was vital because Native River was never going.
Rachael Blackmore on A Plus Tard was determined to follow Paul Townend on Al Boum Photo, but I don't think either of them were able to go a lot faster than they were going. In contrast, Minella Indo travelled everywhere for Jack Kennedy and he jumped the best he has done all season.
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Published on 19 March 2021inReports
Last updated 20:47, 19 March 2021
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