Nicky Henderson preparing for Long Run 2012 Gold Cup challenge Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 4 Jan 2012 Tweet Long Run had found Kauto Star too good on both of his starts this season and Henderson will not want to take bridesmaid honours for the third time in the biggest showdown of the year. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Gold Cup newsNoble Prince to be aimed at 2012 Ryanair Chase at CheltenhamWilliam Hill launch ‘to win at the Cheltenham Festival’ market2012 Cheltenham Festival clues over the Christmas period Share it Pin It The 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup is rapidly approaching and Nicky Henderson needs to find a quick solution to help Long Run get back into the winning habit and in particular find a way past a rejuvenated Kauto Star.Long Run had found Kauto Star too good on both of his starts this season and Henderson will not want to take bridesmaid honours for the third time in the biggest showdown of the year.There are a number of options at Henderson’s disposal, with perhaps the most popular among punters being that amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen is replaced by Barry Geraghty.Geraghty is the stable jockey for the Henderson team, taking the mounts on the majority of his leading contenders, including Champion Hurdle hope Grandouet, Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre and Ladbrokes World Hurdle fancy Oscar Whisky.However, as Long Run is owned by Robert Waley-Cohen, it has been decided to keep it in the family and allow Sam to take the ride, despite lacking the experience and ability of Geraghty.With a change of jockey unimaginable, Henderson is hoping that a removal of Long Run’s famed blue earplugs will be enough to secure victory.Long Run has worn the earplugs since the King George last season to help keep noise to a minimum given Kauto Star’s fanbase, but Henderson believes that he may now be heading into his races too relaxed.Furthermore, there is the hope that the added distance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup will play into Long Run’s hands as he has been staying on best in the closing stages in both the Betfair Chase and King George.Despite his two defeats, Long Run remains the 9/4 favourite with Ladbrokes in the Cheltenham Gold Cup odds, with Kauto Star available at 7/2. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 146 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles 2013 Gold Cup odds - Flemenstar 14/1 for Cheltenham09 Apr 2012Top Irish novice chaser, Flemenstar, is 14-1 (from 20-1) with Coral for next year's Cheltenham Gold Cheltenham Gold Cup 2013 odds – Sir Des Champs favourite to win16 Mar 2012The revised Cheltenham Gold Cup odds for 2013 have Sir Des Champs favourite despite Synchronised’s William Hill celebrate £1 million win in Cheltenham Gold Cup16 Mar 2012William Hill delighted with the Cheltenham Gold Cup result, which saw Kauto Star pulled up and Long Cheltenham Gold Cup 2013 odds - Synchronised 6/1 to retain title16 Mar 2012Synchronised won the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup and it is now 6/1 that Jonjo O'Neill's charge retains 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup race replay - Synchronised wins Gold Cup16 Mar 2012The 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by Synchronised under a perfect ride from champion jockey afte Watch the Cheltenham Gold Cup on your phone16 Mar 2012The Cheltenham Gold Cup can be watched on your phone at 3.20pm on Friday More Stories Recent Articles CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The Main Round of the FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open beach volleyball continues today and bet365 wi 21:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap25 May 201221:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap 21:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes25 May 201221:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes 20:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race25 May 201220:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race More Stories Tags Long Run 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup Latest Odds, Long Run 2012 Gold Cup News, Long Run V Kauto Star 2012 Gold Cup
