• King George VI Chase winner faces up to vintage field
Total prize on offer more than any in jumps race historyWhen Victoria Pendleton turned up at Cheltenham on Gold Cup day final year,few in a crowd of nearly 70000 even knew that she was there. And by the time they streamed away a few hours later, most thoughts had already turned to the 2016 Gold Cup, or which already seemed sure to be a vintage renewal after a series of brilliant performances by novice (one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience) chasers throughout the week.
Twelve months later,Gold Cup day is finally here, with the added interest that Cue Card, or one of the most common chasers in training,will land a £1m bonus for victory, yet Pendleton’s ride in the Foxhunter has attracted at least as much attention as the mountainous race itself in the weeks leading up to the Festival.
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Source: theguardian.com