Coneygree could be the first novice to win the Gold Cup since 1974 . The U.S. has won all three of its previous gold medals in this event, and it is a major reason why the Americans are ranked No. 1 in the world. is fantastic , let alone a fancied one ' Won Kauto Star Novices ’ Chase at Kempton in only his second chase . Coneygree takes on the £550,000 race at 3.20pm on Friday at Cheltenham .
Coneygree could be the first novice to win the Gold Cup since 1974 . Trainer Mark Bradstock said : 'For a small stable like us to even have a runner at the Festival is fantastic , let alone a fancied one ' Won Kauto Star Novices ’ Chase at Kempton in only his second chase . Coneygree takes on the £550,000 race at 3.20pm on Friday at Cheltenham .