Santini looks set for Gold Cup glory after career-best effort in Cotswold Chase

Santini: produced an RPR of 173 for his Cotswold Chase successCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Santini jumped right into the Gold Cup picture with a career-best Racing Post Rating of 173 for his win in the Cotswold Chase on Saturday.

That figure is bang on average for a typical Gold Cup winner going into Cheltenham and, with Nicky Henderson promising more to come, there is a good chance he can improve again to grab the crown in March.

The average RPR for a Gold Cup winner stands at 177. Judging by his profile and the way he travels and stays there is every reason to believe Santini is capable of that standard.

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Sam WalkerRacing Post Reporter

Published on 27 January 2020inNews

Last updated 14:44, 27 January 2020

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