Broadway Boy primed for Coral Gold Cup as Twiston-Davies team target first success in race since 2000

William Twiston-Davies has confirmed that Broadway Boy will head to Newbury for the Coral Gold Cup after a pleasing return to action at Cheltenham.

Assistant trainer to Nigel, William is hoping natural progression coupled with the benefit of a recent run will give him an excellent chance.

Willy said: “He ran a good race at Cheltenham, but we probably left him a little short. We thought he was fit but he had a very good blow after the race and hopefully that will put him spot on for the Hennessey, soft ground would be perfect.

“He’s definitely entitled to improve, he blew a lot harder than normal for ours, because he does everything so easy at home. Hopefully the natural progression will put him perfect for the Coral Gold Cup,” he told SportsBoom.com.

The race formerly known as the Hennessey was last won by the team 24 years ago with King’s Road.

Elsewhere, the team are planning to send a strong charge to Cheltenham’s November meeting, with Matata being an exciting runner in the two-mile chase division.

Willy stated: “He ran a brilliant race last time over course and distance and there was not much to knock him about. He was coming back at the winner towards the line too. Eventually we might step him up in trip.”

“He’s head strong, but he won a three-mile point to point, so he has plenty of stamina. He’s very consistent and hopefully he gets his head in front next time.”

“Master Chewy holds an entry in the Grade 2 Schloer chase and he has come out his last race well. Time will tell in the next few days if we go there with him.”

Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting was successful for the Twiston-Davies operation, with Potters Charm and The Newest One in the winner’s enclosure. Gowel Road was narrowly touched off in a competitive handicap, finding one Irish raider too good on the day.