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Broadway Boy primed for Coral Gold Cup as Twiston-Davies team target first success in race since 2000
Attention horseracing betting enthusiasts! Broadway Boy gears up for the Coral Gold Cup as Twiston-Davies eyes a long-awaited triumph. Discover their plans for Cheltenham and other standout runners this season.
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William Twiston-Davies has confirmed that Broadway Boy will head to Newbury for the Coral Gold Cup after a pleasing return to action at Cheltenham.
Assistant trainer to Nigel, William is hoping natural progression coupled with the benefit of a recent run will give him an excellent chance.
Willy said: “He ran a good race at Cheltenham, but we probably left him a little short. We thought he was fit but he had a very good blow after the race and hopefully that will put him spot on for the Hennessey, soft ground would be perfect.
“He’s definitely entitled to improve, he blew a lot harder than normal for ours, because he does everything so easy at home. Hopefully the natural progression will put him perfect for the Coral Gold Cup,” he told SportsBoom.com.
The race formerly known as the Hennessey was last won by the team 24 years ago with King’s Road.
Elsewhere, the team are planning to send a strong charge to Cheltenham’s November meeting, with Matata being an exciting runner in the two-mile chase division.
Willy stated: “He ran a brilliant race last time over course and distance and there was not much to knock him about. He was coming back at the winner towards the line too. Eventually we might step him up in trip.”
“He’s head strong, but he won a three-mile point to point, so he has plenty of stamina. He’s very consistent and hopefully he gets his head in front next time.”
“Master Chewy holds an entry in the Grade 2 Schloer chase and he has come out his last race well. Time will tell in the next few days if we go there with him.”
Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting was successful for the Twiston-Davies operation, with Potters Charm and The Newest One in the winner’s enclosure. Gowel Road was narrowly touched off in a competitive handicap, finding one Irish raider too good on the day.
Potters Charm was good, softer ground will see him improve. Obviously, we’d love to go to the Cheltenham November meeting, but softer ground will be to his benefit, and we might step him up in trip eventually.
William Twiston-Davies
“At the moment he’s doing everything we have asked of him. The Challow is still an option, Ged Mason is a big shareholder in him and he has another horse who might go there, but we have to do the best by our horse.”
“Gowel Road was fantastic, the Irish were annoying, if they weren’t there he’d of won well! He’s very consistent and just a good yardstick, he’ll run to his mark every time, he’s no longer a graded horse but he’ll pick up a nice handicap along the way.”
Finally, the assistant trainer provided updates on Silver Trophy winner Josh The Boss, talented novice Push the Button and the quirky but talented Rosscahill.
“Josh The Boss ran a nice race last time, he’s improving and if the ground suits he’ll go to Haydock on the 23rd for a two-mile two handicap. 50/60 grand prize, hopefully that will suit him well, we’ll campaign him carefully.”
“Rosscahill goes next week, there is a three-mile novice hurdle for him, and we are excited by him. He’s improving and he’s got a funny action, and a different way of doing things but he has plenty of ability.”
“Push the Button will go to the fixed brush hurdle at Haydock on Betfair Chase day, three miles, first time up in trip and in a handicap, he should have a very good chance.”
Jake Wilkes is a 3rd year Sports journalism student at the University of Gloucestershire and is a Horse Racing writer for Old Gold Racing, Cheltenham Post and Gloucestershire Live. Jake has contributed to preview evenings for big events such as the Cheltenham Festival and filmed personal insights into different stables. Jake’s hard-working and friendly persona allows him to source exclusive quotes and interviews with high-profile industry experts.