Imperial Commander's build-up to the Cheltenham Gold Cup is continuing without a hitch
Last Updated: February 10, 2013 10:56am
Imperial Commander: Preparations are going well
Nigel Twiston-Davies has revealed that Imperial Commander's build-up to next month's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup is continuing without a hitch.
The 2010 champion returned from an enforced absence of almost two years when beaten just half a length in the Argento Chase at his favourite course.
"He's great, it's all systems go," said the Naunton handler.
"He will probably have a racecourse gallop somewhere, just to keep him ticking over."
The trainer of more than a dozen winners at the Festival is sure to be mob-handed once again at his local venue with the likes of smart novice The New One and African Gold, who has been beaten only once in six career starts and could be one of his best chances.
"He will go for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle," said Twiston-Davies.
He can be backed at 14/1 with Sky Bet for Friday's three mile novice.
N A Twiston-Davies
Imperial Commander (IRE)
African Gold (IRE)
