COPPERHEAD (2:10) looks lethal in the RSA Novices’ Chase on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival.Colin Tizard has another star stayer on his hands with this gelding who oozed potential when fifth on debut at Chepstow, writes Garry Owen.The six-year-old then rose rapidly through the handicap ranks with devastating wins at Wincanton and Newbury.Promoted to Grade 2 level at Ascot, he routed some talented rivals with a potent display of galloping.The strapping chaser is ideal for this Grade 1 and he can enter next year’s Gold Cup picture with another power-packed performance.SPORTING JOHN (1:30) can upset hot favourite Envoi Allen in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle.
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