Jagwar: one of three non-runners in the Paddy Power Gold CupCredit: GROSSICK RACING
The forecast for Cheltenham is light drizzle this morning, followed by a dry period.
As of right now, there are 12 non-runners, including three in the Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.20). The most significant of those is Jagwar, a winner at last season’s festival. He was taken out by connections due to the going on Friday, having been prominent in the market.
Dan Skelton has ended the participation of Riskintheground in the same race but still has two chances in the feature, most notably Panic Attack. The Gary and Josh Moore-trained Issar d’Airy is also out of the main race.
Parchment is a significant absentee from the opening Triumph Trial (12.35), a race Matiwo will also miss.
Cheltenham non-runners (as of 9am)
12.35 – Matiwo, Parchment
1.10 – Java Point, Moroder
2.20 – Issar d’Airy, Jagwar, Riskintheground
2.55 – Good Look Charm, Priory Park
3.30 – C’Est Different
4.00 – I C U In My Dreams, Katios Queen