Andrew Nelis racing

Being crowned leading rider at the Cheltenham Festival requires the backing of a strong team – and after lifting last year’s title, Nico de Boinville looks perfectly poised to challenge for the coveted prize again. As number one to five-time champion trainer Nicky Henderson, the 30-year-old has a host of big rides to look forward to – headed by none other than Altior, who will be seeking a record-equalling third victory in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Having seen his unbeaten record over jumps ended by Cyrname at Ascot in November, the Patricia Pugh-owned 10-year-old looked like his old self reverting back to two miles with a third straight victory in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury last month. De Boinville said: “Altior’s season has been well documented in the press. What he did last time was show signs of his old self returning. “The way he put it to bed in the end was typical Altior. People expect him to be winning these races by huge distances, but he never a...

                            Cheltenham Gold cup  March 13th                                                                                      ANDREW NELIS RACING NEWS  Now most of the trials of the 3miles staying division are finally over, we can look at the players for the blueriband  come March. I've stated from the very start that  a Good RSA novice  is a good yard stick to stick with as a guide  , last year  we had  Topofthegame delta world and santini finishing in the top three !. What has happened since  bar Topofthegame who was injured earlier on in the season and ruled out for a entire season, leaving Delta work and santini to ...