Wylie fancies big Bay Cheltenham run

Graham Wylie feels Tidal Bay (20/1 ante post betting) can be placed in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup, after seeing his latest workout on Saturday.

The owner was at Doncaster this weekend, as both Tidal Bay and stablemate Arcalis stretched their legs at Town Moor following Saturday's meeting.

The 10-year-old has finished in the top three in his last three races, which includes a runners-up showing in January's Argento Chase at Prestbury Park.

Often described as 'unpredictable', the Howard Johnson-trained charge finished fourth in last year's Ryanair Chase but there are high hopes ahead of the Festival showpiece (4/5 Under 5.5 - Gold Cup Winning Distance).

Wylie said: "I think he has got a good chance of being placed in the Gold Cup, it depends what Tidal Bay turns up. It also depends how close Brian Hughes can get him at the second-last."

The owner admits the gelding is a "frustrating horse" but insists Tidal Bay is capable of "running up the hill like a sprinter".