Cheltenham Festival News: Gordon Elliott "couldn't be happier" with eye-catcher Tiger Roll
Tiger Roll in action at Navan on Sunday
Tiger Roll is swerving the Grand National this year in favour of the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham. The race may or may not be his last but the 12-year-old legend is in fine form in any case.
Gordon Elliott gave his Cheltenham 2022 team a run out but couldn't resist a word about his old friend Tiger Roll, who looks to be in fine fettle ahead of the Glenfarclas cross-country race on March 16.
Despite talk of retirment for the dual Grand National winners, Tiger Roll has come on for the rest since his last run in January and is in fine form going into the Festival.
"There were no negatives, I was happy with them all, but Tiger would really catch your eye going by. He would put a smile on your face. We've been training him for Cheltenham he's in great form and I couldn't be happier with him to be honest with you," said Elliott.
"It's nice to get them away from home, it's only an hour so it's not too bad. It's not all about the work they actually do, it's the day away, getting their blood up and getting a final bit into them."
Elliott was also cooing about his Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Galvin, who has shown some extra gears in recent work.
"Davy was very happy with Galvin. He said he quickened twice. Conflated was a little bit keen with Jack (Kennedy), but he said he felt very good and that should just leave them spot on," said Elliott.
"Galvin is showing more pace this year, he looks great. It's not going to be easy, but I'm happy with where he is.
"We haven't made a call on Conflated yet (Ryanair or Gold Cup), I'll have a chat with Michael and Eddie (O'Leary, owners) and see what we do but he worked nicely there."
