Gold Cup Memories: Native River refuses to bend to Might Bite’s will

Graham Buddry recalls Native River’s legendary battle with Might Bite in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018.

Once in a while racing fans are treated to a duel for the ages. Two protagonists at the top of their game giving their all and never flinching as they produce an epic that is remembered for ever as it sends tingles up the spine. These are what real memories are made of and in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018 we were treated to one of the very best.
With three late non-runners 15 went to post for the race but such was the spectacle that was to unfold it’s doubtful if anyone could name mo...

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