McCoy: Carlingford Lough 'definitely has a chance' in Gold Cup

Tony McCoy believes Carlingford Lough “has a live chance” when the partnership takes aim at the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13.

McCoy: Carlingford Lough 'definitely has a chance' in Gold Cup

Tony McCoy believes Carlingford Lough “has a live chance” when the partnership takes aim at the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13.

The soon-to-be-retired jockey also had the option of riding Holywell in the great race, but McCoy will instead keep faith with John Kiely’s nine-year-old, who excelled in the Irish Hennessy at Leopardstown earlier this month.

McCoy blogged on www.thejockeyclub.co.uk: “My final Cheltenham Festival as a jockey is now just three weeks away and I couldn’t be happier to say that Carlingford Lough will be my ride in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

“So long as trainer John Kiely and JP McManus (owner) are happy with his condition then I will be aboard him on March 13.

“He gave me a great feel winning the Irish Hennessy and I am very much looking forward to riding him in the Gold Cup, if he lines up.

“Gold Cup day is probably the most important day of the whole jumping year and I am hoping he has got a live chance.

“People might look back to last year and point out he was only sixth in the RSA but he never really got into a rhythm and we saw more of what he was capable of when he won the Grade One at Punchestown.

“John Kiely has the horse in great shape and he is definitely going there with a chance.

“My other possible ride was Holywell and he was right back to form at Kelso last Thursday.

“It wasn’t much of a race but he travelled well and jumped better as the race went on.

“The way the horse improves through this time of the year he is definitely a Gold Cup contender, that is for sure.”

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Alex Ferguson chases more glory as Griezmann aims to Hook winner Alex Ferguson chases more glory as Griezmann aims to Hook winner
Paul Townend and Willie Mullins with his 9 winners from the Cheltenham festival 19/3/2024 Ban on Irish entries in Britain would be abject admission of defeat
Murray upbeat over Bucanero Fuerte ahead of possible 2000 Guineas tilt Murray upbeat over Bucanero Fuerte ahead of possible 2000 Guineas tilt
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited