Today marks the first leg of the £1 million Chase Triple Crown in which last season’s Gold Cup one-two go head-to-head again in Haydock’s Betfair Chase. Native River and Might Bite fought out a herculean battle in the Cheltenham’s blue riband. Both rivals squared up to each other some way out and from that point on, the finish was only going to be decided by two runners. It truly was a wonderful spectacle. Both were side-by-side jumping the last with everything to play for, but after a gruelling exchange, it was Native River, who prevailed. Might Bite is favoured by the bookies to reverse the form this afternoon, but as they were jumping the last in the Gold Cup, it really could go either way. For good measure, the eagerly anticipated event also features last years’ winner, Bristol De Mai, and the freakishly talented, but injury-prone Thistlecrack.
Haydock isn’t the only meeting that boasts stellar names. Ascot’s seven-race card also features a whole host of superstars. Paul Nicholls’ has been awash with success lately and that could continue this afternoon. The Ditcheat-based trainer is best represented at the Berkshire track where he unleashes his stable star, Politologue in the Christy 1965 Chase. Thirty-five minutes later his ever consistent stable stalwart, Old Guard takes his chance in the Coral Hurdle while the ten-time Champion Trainer has three live chances in the penultimate, Gerard Bertrand Hurst Park Handicap Chase. Those three are San Benedeto, Modus and Cyraname. Of these, it is the latter that really appeals to me and as such, I prepared to place a maximum bet on the exciting second-season novice. Cyrname will appreciate any rain that arrives overnight and into tomorrow morning but nevertheless looks to have a fantastic chance here. Thanks to his quick and fluent jumping technique, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this front-running French-bred had these under severe pressure turning for home. Throughout his novice campaign, Sean Bowen struck a really good relationship with the son of Nickname so the fact that he regains the partnership is a huge plus. Cyraname may have disappointed followers on his seasonal return when third to Mister Whitaker at Carisle where he failed to justify heavy market support. On that occasion, he probably used up too much ammo during the early part of the race. Lest not forget that he is quite a free going sort and such types tends to benefit a lot more for their seasonal debuts. As a consequence, I’d be hopeful that that run will have knocked the freshness out of him and he can show his true colours today. As seen the twice at Kempton last term, he has an abundance of pace and should be more than capable of landing a valuable handicap off 150 before venturing back into graded company. Rated the same as him is his stablemate Modus who rallied well to get back up at Cheltenham last month. Whilst the JP McManus owned runner is more exposed, he may well prove the strongest source of opposition.
Ascot 3.15 PM
1 Point Each Way Cyrname (5/1 general)
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