Cantlow Wins Again

The JP McManus owned Cantlow ran out an easy winner of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon.

The eleven year old was following up his recent victory at Punchestown in a similar event over the banks course.

Cantlow (13/8 favourite), again ridden by Mark Walsh, ran out an easy winner finishing nine lengths clear of fellow Irish trained raider Bless The Wings trained by Gordon Elliott.

Enda Bolger who trains Cantlow was winning today's race for the second year in a row having been successful with Josies Orders twelve months ago.

Cantlow, trained by Enda Bolger and ridden by Mark Walsh, is the comfortable winner of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase. pic.twitter.com/HYoLCLNi0S

— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) December 9, 2016

Bolger said: "That was good. I think the ground was a big factor. The ground was firm in places and he really bounces off it. I loved the way he pricked his ears and flew around.

"Paul Webber had him before me and he filled me in on him when he moved over. You feel your way with them. The first couple of days everything was strange, but after a month or two he was fine.

"The last day at Punchestown he showed he was really good. Today was just a matter of holding on to him. He excelled today with his ears pricked and we can look forward to March."