Garden is new Ryanair Chase favourite
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18 February 2007 /
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.
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