Thornton passed fit for third day of Festival

RACING : Robert Thornton has been passed fit to partner Voy Por Ustedes in the Ryanair Chase later today despite being stood…

RACING: Robert Thornton has been passed fit to partner Voy Por Ustedes in the Ryanair Chase later today despite being stood down for part of Wednesday's Cheltenham card.

Thornton suffered a heavy fall from Big Zeb in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase and after sustaining a nasty kick, he missed his final two rides of the day after being taken to hospital.

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