Barry Connell: Cheltenham chances and memories of Michael O'Sullivan

Barry Connell: Cheltenham chances and memories of Michael O'Sullivan

"We went on a magical journey together." Trainer and owner Barry Connell looks ahead to what will be a very emotive Cheltenham Festival this year after the tragic passing of his former stable jockey Michael O'Sullivan last month. The rider's victory in the Supreme a few years ago in the recognisable silks was the highlight of a short yet fantastic riding career and Connell sends the smart William Munny to the Festival opener this year, as well as Marine Nationale - the horse O'Sullivan rode to that Festival success - to one of the feature championship highlights of the week, the Bet MGM Queen Mother Champion Chase.