Tranquil Sea was cut across the board to 5-1 for the Ryanair after winning the Grade 2 Newlands Chase at Leoparstown today in impressive fashion.
Edward O'Grady's charge, sent off at 4-6,travelled powerfully throughout and after cruising to the front on the bridle approaching the last quickened clear to win with the minimum of fuss from Natal and the staying on Snowy Morning.
It was the ideal preparation for Cheltenham, as the horse did was not subjected to a hard race in any shape or form.
He now heads to the Festival in tip top shape, and it will take a good one to lower his colours in the Ryanair as he oozes class and seems to be getting better and better with every run.
