Minella Indo recognised as best jumper in training with Gold Cup RPR of 179

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Minella Indo ridden by Jack Kennedy celebrates after winning the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase on day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 19, 2021 in Cheltenham, England. Sporting venues

Minella Indo confirmed himself a true top-notcher with a second festival victory in the Gold CupCredit: Tim Goode (Getty Images)

Minella Indo ranks as the highest-rated horse in training after picking up an RPR of 179 for his Cheltenham Gold Cup success last week.

That figure puts him second only to Don Cossack among the last ten Gold Cup winners, while A Plus Tard (178) also earned a figure worthy of a typical Gold Cup winner after finishing a length and quarter away in second.

Dual winner Al Boum Photo (175) set a high standard and ran in line with his recent form to take third. He finished fully 24 lengths ahead of another former winner, Native River, which serves to underline the quality of the first two.

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Sam WalkerRacing Post Reporter

Published on 23 March 2021inNews

Last updated 18:55, 23 March 2021

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