What a Friend

WHAT A FRIEND, who was unable to defend his Lexus Chase crown in December due to unsuitable ground, was on Thursday one of three Paul Nicholls-trained entries revealed for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 6.

What A Friend joined stablemates Neptune Collonges and Pride Of Dulcote in the 18-strong line up for the Grade 1, but two of the trio could be heading for other engagements.
Nicholls told the Racing Post in Thursday's Pricewise Gold Cup feature that the Aon Chase could be What A Friend's next target and that the Argento Chase at Cheltenham at the end of this month could be the next race for Neptune Collonges.

However, Pride Of Dulcote is booked to represent Britain's champion trainer in the 3m event.

Tnx Dan. Going on that it seems PN rates Pride of Dulcote more

nicholls said at start of season was a gold cup candidate, is running in the AON chase at newbury

What about the Grand National for What a Friend. Rated the same as Black Apalachi but surely a much better horse.
Stays, the ground should be suitable and this horse has class. Not good enough to win a Gold Cup but the right sort for Aintree.

i have actualy taken a huge price as a saver but have never heard anyone but the voices in my head mention it :D i love the horse and think it could be top class, so am blindly loyal of course

Oh I hope he runs in the National, W/Hill now have him at 12/1.

traded most of my bets out at stupidly big prices last week as didnt think he'd go for it after gold cup :( very annoyed now if he does!