Easysland ready to take on the Tiger
McManus cross-country star all set for Cheltenham.
Easysland remains on course for a fascinating clash with Tiger Roll in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. The French-trained six-year-old has shown he could be a real threat to the dual Grand National hero, who will be seeking to win next month’s race for the third year running – and the for fifth time in his stellar career at the Festival. Easysland was bought by owner JP McManus after winning on his first attempt over Cheltenham’s cross-country course in December. He is still based with trainer David Cottin at Lamorlaye and impressed on his first run for his new owner when a convincing winner in a Listed cross-country chase at Pau earlier this month. “They’re very happy with him in France, and the plan is to go to Cheltenham – all is good,” said McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry. “He won nicely there and came out of the race well. We’re looking forward to running him at Cheltenham.“It should be a cracking race with Tiger Roll.”
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