'We're not scared of Envoi Allen' - Winters aiming Chatham Street Lad at Marsh

Mick Winters: 'It would be really special to win this race and acknowledge everything that Trevor Hemmings has done for the local community here and the wider racing industry.'

Mick Winters: 'The horse came back from Cheltenham almost as high as ourselves'Credit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Most trainers will be doing their best to avoid the unbeaten Envoi Allen but Mick Winters has revealed he is aiming runaway Caspian Caviar Gold Cup winner Chatham Street Lad at the Marsh Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

But before Winters can plot the downfall of Gordon Elliott's stable star there is the small matter of the €75,000 Dan Moore Handicap Chase to take care of at Fairyhouse on January 16, when Chatham Street Lad will likely be faced with the burden of top weight.

Winters said: "The Dan Moore is the plan. He'll have a big weight to carry but he has come out of Cheltenham in great order and is stretching himself well.

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 5 January 2021inNews

Last updated 19:14, 4 January 2021

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