on timeform ratings, one man was the best chaser richards ever trained. he was an exciting horse who visually traveled with ease throughout his races. he won the king george vi chase twice, and the queen mother champion chase. he had two attempts to win the cheltenham gold cup,finishing out of the frame both times, in 1996 (when starting the 11/8 favourite), and 1997. on both occasions he weakened in the later stages of the race.