Johnny Ward: 'Cheltenham without people will not be nearly the same'
Johnny Ward has his eye on some antepost value in this year’s Triumph Hurdle.
Johnny Ward
By Johnny Ward
Wednesday 24 Feb 2021, 8:40 AM
Feb 24th 2021, 8:40 AM
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Image: PA
Image: PA
I NEVER THOUGHT I’d be counting my blessings that I don’t have to go to the Cheltenham Festival.
I’ve been at a few Irish meets post-lockdown and, while it isn’t exactly a labour camp in North Korea, it wouldn’t be classed as much fun. Cheltenham without people will not be nearly the same. That terrifying obstacle-laden walk from the old press room to the parade ring, which can take several minutes and cost you a good suit, will for the sullen hacks of 2021 be without incident.