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15
Mar
2010
Walsh VS McCoy – Cheltenham Bookings Are Collecting
Ruby Walsh and Tony McCoy, the two favourites for this year Top Cheltenham Jockey position, are confirming their start for this week’s Festival races.
McCoy has thus far secured four missions, including his position in the Gold Cup on Nicholls-trained Denman:
| Race | Horse | Trainer |
| Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase | Captain Cee Bee | Edward P Harty |
| Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy | Binocular | N J Henderson |
| Ladbrokes World Hurdle | Karabak | Alan King |
| totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup | Denman | Paul Nicholls |
Walsh, who is chasing the title of winningmost jockey at Cheltenham, will have plenty of opportunities to score in the 12 races he has confirmed to date.
| Race | Horse | Trainer |
| William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase | The Tother One | Paul Nicholls |
| Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy | Celestial Halo | Paul Nicholls |
| Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase | Master Minded | Paul Nicholls |
| Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle | Sanctuaire | Paul Nicholls |
| Weatherbys Champion Bumper | Al Ferof | Paul Nicholls |
| Jewson Novices’ Handicap Chase | Rivaliste | Paul Nicholls |
| Pertemps Final (Handicap Hurdle) | Alfie Sherrin | Paul Nicholls |
| Ryanair Chase – The Festival Trophy Chase | Poquelin | Paul Nicholls |
| Ladbrokes World Hurdle | Big Buck’s | Paul Nicholls |
| JCB Triumph Hurdle | Advisor | Paul Nicholls |
| Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle | Tito Bustillo | Paul Nicholls |
| totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup | Kauto Star | Paul Nicholls |
From tomorrow, Tuesday 16th, to Friday the 19th March, you will be able to watch and back these spectacular athletes and their excellent mounts at the Cheltenham Festival. Also, take a moment to let us know which jockey you most fancy in this week’s extravaganza at Cheltenham by voting in our ‘Cheltenham Top Jockey’ poll.
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