Flyer to be held back for Cheltenham

Moscow Flyer may head straight to Cheltenham in preparation for his defence of the Queen Mother Champion Chase on March 15th.

Moscow Flyer may head straight to Cheltenham in preparation for his defence of the Queen Mother Champion Chase on March 15th.

The 12-year-old has been beaten on his last three racecourse appearances and was a possible for next month's Byrne Group Plc Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown - a race he took last year.

However, trainer Jessica Harrington told the Racing Post: "The Tied Cottage is not that far away and I may not run him again before Cheltenham.

"His coat is looking good once more and he's in bouncing form, but I want to see how things go with him before deciding on plans."

Moscow Flyer is now available at 5-1 to retain his Queen Mother Crown, a race he took last year and in 2003.

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