'Royale Pagaille wouldn't be out of his depth' - Deutsch has no Gold Cup qualms
Royale Pagaille was labelled a “proper horse” by his regular rider on Sunday, with Charlie Deutsch believing the seven-year-old could be highly competitive in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup if connections opt to go for the festival showpiece.
Paddy Power on Sunday cut Royale Pagaille further to 8-1 (from 10) co-second favourite, having been 25-1 before winning Haydock's Peter Marsh Chase on Saturday, meaning he is now the shortest-priced British-trained horse in their Gold Cup market.
Trainer Venetia Williams and owners Susannah and Rich Ricci are set to discuss Cheltenham Festival options in the days ahead, with either the National Hunt Chase or Gold Cup appearing the most likely destination. The Festival Novices' Chase, formerly the RSA Chase, is earmarked for Monkfish, who is in the same ownership.
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Published on 24 January 2021inNews
Last updated 21:42, 24 January 2021
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