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Bravemansgame given go-ahead for Punchestown Gold Cup

Having been blocked by the BHA from running on the eve of the Aintree Bowl earlier this month Bravemansgame has received the green light to run in Wednesday’s Punchestown Gold Cup (5.55).

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BRAVEMANSGAME. Picture: Pat Healy Photography

Bravemansgame is now set to run in the sole ownership of Bryan Drew following the sale of fellow-owner John Dance's 50% share.

Three trading names of WealthTek LLP, were required to cease trading by the Financial Conduct Authority due to "serious regulatory and operational issues coming to light". This includes Vertem Asset Management which was founded by John Dance and has significant ties to racing, such as sponsorship of the Verterm Futurity at Doncaster.

In a statement released by the BHA "The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today informed the British Horseracing Authority that it has agreed to the sale, following an independent valuation, of Mr Dance's 50 per cent share of Bravemansgame. The gelding was previously owned in partnership by John Dance and Bryan Drew and has now been sold into the sole ownership of Bryan Drew.

"As a result, Bravemansgame is now able to be declared for races, including the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown on Wednesday.

"The BHA remains in dialogue with the FCA and Mr Dance regarding the status of Mr Dance's other horses."

The Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up will face five rivals with a stellar rematch with Galopin Des Champs in prospect.


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