Native River: All the news as Colin Tizzard’s chaser goes for second Cheltenham Gold Cup win today
NATIVE RIVER wasn't disgraced when finishing third in the King George on his last start.
Colin Tizzard's Gold Cup hero struggled to go the pace at first but ran on for third.
Who is Native River?
Native River is a nine-year-old thoroughbred racehorse.
He emerged as a leading staying chaser in the 2016-17 season winning the Hennessy Gold Cup, Denman Chase and Welsh National before finishing third in the Gold Cup.
He then went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2018, defeating talented stayer Might Bite in the process.
Who trains Native River?
Colin Tizzard trains the Gold Cup winner.
Tizzard is based in Dorset and is one of the top National Hunt trainers.
When will Native River next race?
Native River will run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on his next start.
Colin Tizzard's chaser won last year's renewal in a thrilling finish with Might Bite.
Where did Native River finish on his last start?
Native River finished third in the King George.