All options open for King George hero Banbridge as he could pitch up in any open Grade 1 chase at Cheltenham or Aintree
Everything is on the table for King George hero Banbridge as trainer Joseph O'Brien believes there is a case to be made for running him in any of the three top chases at the Cheltenham Festival.
Banbridge will receive entries for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Ryanair Chase and Queen Mother Champion Chase and is likely to go to the festival in March without another run.
Although O'Brien's Flat operation remains dominant he has consistently dined at the top table over jumps, which was exemplified over Christmas when his Owning stable had three Grade 1 winners from four runners.
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