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Former Gold Cup winner Coneygree on track for a crack at the Kerry National at Listowel racecourse next month

Connections of the talented 10-year-old confirm the Kerry National is his target despite the fact he will have to carry top weight and he is reported to be in fine form

CONEYGREE is on track to make his reappearance in next month's Kerry National at Listowel.

The talented but fragile 10-year-old put in an excellent performance when last seen finishing a close third in the Punchestown Gold Cup in April.

That was only his third start since becoming the first novice in 41 years to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2015.

Sara Bradstock, wife of trainer Mark, has issued a bullish update on his progress.

Coneygree, Djakadam and Sizing John jump the last together
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Coneygree, Djakadam and Sizing John jump the last together at PunchestownCredit: PA

"All being well we're heading to Listowel. They tell me the ground will be soft enough, but I just want to check with a few people that it won't be patchy," said Bradstock.

"He feels absolutely wonderful at the moment. I really could not be happier with him.

"He's really exciting me. We gave him a month off after Punchestown and not only has he come on since then physically, but mentally, too.

Coneygree
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Coneygree has plenty of talent but has suffered a number of setbacksCredit: PA

"We were very happy with him going into Punchestown, but I think that run gave him was more confidence in his own soundness.

"He's running around like an idiot again now and touching every piece of wood I can find - right now he feels as good as he did before he won the Gold Cup."

 

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