The 2012 Champion Hurdler has only raced twice over fences but will his class see him through in the Arkle Chase on Tuesday?
Only nine runners have been declared for the Arkle Chase on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. This will be good news for Harry Fry, who saddles Rock On Ruby with just two victories in minor novice events under his belt.
Although Rock On Ruby was officially in the care of Paul Nicholls when winning the Champion Hurdle, much of the credit for his victory went to Fry. He trained the horse under his own licence the following season and he made a bold bid to retain his title, finishing second to Hurricane Fly.
Fry took the bold decision to put blinkers on that day and the move nearly paid off. Rock On Ruby will not be wearing the headgear on Tuesday as he lines up for his first serious test over fences. Read more here
NYK Media, www.horsesgalore.co.uk
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