Sport News 24/7Garden is new Ryanair Chase favourite
/
Editor /
18 February 2007 /
Leave a Comment
Monet's Garden has three Cheltenham options with the Ryanair Chase looking his most likely target.
The striking grey returned to form in the Commercial First Ascot Chase on Saturday, beating Thisthatandtother by an eased down eight lengths.
Trainer Nicky Richards has yet to commit the gelding to a particular race but feels the Gold Cup is an unlikely destination.
"I don't know which race he will run in at Cheltenham. I will discuss the Gold Cup but I would say that is doubtful," said Richards.
"If the ground was slow he could go for the Champion Chase, but I think he wants good ground and if we get that, the Ryanair would suit him best of all."
The nine-year-old is the new favourite for the Ryanair Chase at 4.1 ahead of Taranis (8.8) and Our Vic (9.8).
Monet's Garden can be backed at 18 for Queen Mother glory and 120 for the Gold Cup.
Read More Horse Racing
Timeform Radio Racing Tips: Not just any old Iron
Rory Delargy is on duty paddock-side at Cheltenham for the April meeting. Below, he puts up his best bets on day one of the two day meeting......
Timeform UK SmartPlays: Wednesday April 18
There's quality Flat and jumps action up and down the country today and Timeform's SmartPlays team bring you their three best bets......
Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet: Newmarket, 16:10
Nick explains why he believes there's little chance of today's 80/20 coming up short at HQ......
Newmarket Placepot: Wednesday April 18
The Lincoln at Doncaster may herald the start of the Flat season, but for many the campaign doesn't click into gear until Newmarket's Craven meeting and Timeform's Paul McIvor offers his thoughts on a placepot permutation for the opening day.......
