Absent from Cheltenham Festival: No Flies On Him

Disappointment for No Flies On Him at Cheltenham Festival

Despite a promising performance at Punchestown, No Flies On Him will not be gracing the Cheltenham Festival this year. Trainer Edward O’Grady saw potential in the five-year-old after his second-place finish behind Tullyhill, but plans have changed.

Promising Beginnings and Setbacks

No Flies On Him impressed with a victory on his rules debut at Leopardstown, sparking hopes of a return to former glory for handler O’Grady. However, the decision has been made to skip Prestbury Park this time around.

Looking Ahead

O’Grady remains optimistic about the future of No Flies On Him, citing room for improvement and considering races at Fairyhouse and Punchestown instead. The horse’s young age and lack of experience were factors in the decision to hold off on a trip to Cheltenham.

Finding Positives in Defeat

Despite finishing behind Tullyhill by nine lengths, O’Grady sees plenty of positives in No Flies On Him’s performance. The horse showed resilience by rallying back into second place after a mistake at the last hurdle.

A Bright Future

The possibility of stepping up in distance is now being explored for No Flies On Him as connections believe in his high-class potential. With age and experience on their side, they remain confident that better days are ahead for their talented runner.