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Tiger who? New McManus buy from France storms to the top of Cross Country market

Cheltenham springer: Prengarde has vaulted to the top of the market for the Cross Country after being bought for JP McManus
Cheltenham springer: Prengarde has vaulted to the top of the market for the Cross Country after being bought for JP McManusCredit: © Aprh / Quentin Bertrand

They have won the last four runnings but Tiger Roll and Easysland were deposed at the top of some ante-post lists for the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase on Sunday by a French recruit who has yet to set foot in his new yard.

Racing manager Frank Berry confirmed at Fairyhouse that six-year-old Prengarde has been bought for JP McManus and was on his way to join banks maestro Enda Bolger after winning five times in six cross-country races for Guillaume Macaire and Hector de Lageneste.

Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook and William Hill all made Prengarde their 5-1 market leader, while he was no bigger than 7-1 elsewhere on Sunday evening.

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