FERDY MURPHY is expecting a big run from Kalahari King in this afternoon’s Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.
The 10-year-old has been placed at the Festival for the past three years. He finished fourth in a Supreme, second in an Arkle and third in a Champion Chase.
Murphy is hoping he can finally get his head in front.
He said: “His preparation has gone well, he’s been to the beach a few times and he seems well in himself. The only down side is he’s getting on in years, but 10-year-olds have a decent record in the race, so we’d be confident enough he’ll run well.
“Poquelin seems to keep his best for round here and he’s probably the one we all have to beat, but it’s an open race.
“The ground is right for him and obviously with the trip, we won’t know for sure until tomorrow, but I think he’ll actually be better than he is over two miles.
“Our horse has run well at the Festival for the last three years, so we’d be hopeful.”
