We meet the extraordinary free horse which will give Kelly Morgan her sixth runner in the St. James's Place Hunters' Chase on Friday afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival.
Garthorpe - 14th March, 12.30pm

After a precautionary inspection today, by the BHA Local Course Inspectors, Mr P. Hewitt and Mr A. Garland, along with the Chairman of Stewards, Brigadier Hurrell,in conjuction with Brian Crawford they have agreed the course is currently unraceable and unservicable
There will be another inspection at 9am on Friday to ascertain if it will be fit to race on Sat.
If the weather deteriorates between now and Friday a decision will be made earlier.
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