Graham Buddry recalls Native River’s legendary battle with Might Bite in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018.
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This is where you will find all of Racing Ahead’s horse racing news, tips, exclusive interviews, analysis and columns for Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National, the Epsom Derby Meeting, Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot.
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