Racing's most improved horse, Hunt Ball, has what it takes
to go the extra mile of becoming a star of the jump racing season.
While being part of a training operation that has no
gallops of its own, the horse's recent achievement is fantastic for owner
Anthony Knott.
He has backed the horse to win £1million, an act that
shows his confidence in the seven-year-old gelding.
The plan is for the Cheltenham Gold Cup to act as Hunt
Ball's spring-board towards the season's two biggest titles, the King George VI
Chase and the gold cup itself.
He currently stands as the second favourite for the gold
cup and completing all would net a seven figure payout from bookmakers.
It would be a real fairytale for the the 'smaller' person
and horse with countryside roots to come away with the major trophies.
I am really pleased to see how a modest horse and owner
has created a big impact on racing. It proves that with hard work and
determination a person, no matter how popular or high-profiled, can pull off an
achievement similar to Knotts with Hunt Ball.
Watch this racing team climb to the top with a unique
story that will bring warmth and more positive headlines to the sport.
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