Coleman hails Put The Kettle On’s spirit

Jockey Aidan Coleman heaped praise on Put The Kettle On after victory in the Grade 2 Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Put The Kettle On jumped poorly at the third-last well and appeared destined to finish behind Duc Des Genievres.

However, she dug deep and caught the leader in the final stride to make it three wins from as many attempts at Cheltenham, having won the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last season.

“She had to really dig deep, all credit to her,” said Coleman, as reported by the Racing Post. “We came here last year thinking the ground would be too soft and she won that day and then won at the festival in similar ground.

“But that was definitely very hard work for her. Although her jumping was still exceptional, it wasn’t as fluent as she could possibly be and that’s why I wanted to go wide. She’s all heart this filly.”