GOD’S OWN will tomorrow bid to become to the first horse this century to win three Haldon Gold Cups.
The former Grade 1 winner heads a select field of six for the prestigious contest at Exeter.
However, he wont find it easy.
A facile five-length scorer in the race in 2014, he had to work much harder to land the odds last year – and this season’s renewal looks even more competitive.
Among those looking to wrest his prize away is the 162-rated Janika.
Nicky Henderson’s French import had a fine first season for the stable last year, with runner-up efforts off big weights in two competitive Cheltenham handicaps before a creditable fourth in the Topham.
Although again carrying top-weight, he still looks unexposed and will appreciate the recent rain.
Where Seven Barrows goes, so Ditcheat follows and Paul Nicholls is represented by progressive chaser Dolos.
Destriercompletes the field.
