Gold Cup-winning jockey Sir AP McCoy believes Rachael Blackmore will have her work cut out to win the big race.
The reigning top rider at the meeting, Blackmore would be the first female in her profession to achieve the feat if A Plus Tard can cross the line in front. Henry De Bromhead's horse, second to stablemate Minella Indo last year, is Betfred's 11-4 favourite for the Festival highlight.
But McCoy, who won the race on Synchronised ten years ago, thinks Blackmore has a tricky job of timing her challenge just right. Speaking on ITV's Opening Show this morning, he said: "This is the big day in jump racing and everyone sets out trying to win the Gold Cup. You need lots of stamina to win the Gold Cup and I don't think A Plus Tard is that easy a ride.
