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Young rider Christian Williams says he ‘feels like gold’ going into next week’s Cheltenham Festival, and it comes as no surprise ahead of his mount on Neptune Collonges, who could be the real star come Friday week.
Cast into the shadows of stable compatriots Kauto Star and Denman for some time, Neptune Collonges has quietly enjoyed a very good season in Ireland, improving within each race, which has seen a partnership with Williams blossom. Williams now believes that he and the grey can have their moment in the spotlight.
Riding without the pressures frequently endured by the likes of Ruby Walsh, Christian Williams can steer the eight-year old to success. He finished best up the hill last year despite being outpaced in the early stages. However a year stronger and fitter, Neptune Collonges undoubtedly has the class to pass his older, and arguably exposed stable mates.
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