Tikram Reunited With Moore

Old favourite Tikram has returned to a chasing career with Gary Moore after a change of heart from part-owner Rodger Sargent.

The 10-year-old took the 2004 Mildmay of Flete Challenge Cup at the Cheltenham Festival for Moore among a string of fine efforts and also recovered from an operation to remove a tumour in his head.

After losing his way somewhat, a decision was made to give him a change of scenery with Alan King, for whom he was placed a few times last season.

Tikram is back in Sussex with Moore and has a number of entries this week, with the favoured option being Friday's Boylesports.com Cashback Chase at Cheltenham.

'He's been back with us for a while now,' explained Moore.

'Originally Rodger was planning to ride him in point-to-points, but he tried him out a month or so ago and decided against it.

'I should really have got the horse qualified for hunter chases as I don't think he's very well handicapped.

'However, he's in very good form ? as good as he's been for a long time.'

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