Il Est Francais could make his first start for Tom George in Saturday’s Ladbrokes 1965 Chase at Ascot.
The seven-year-old is based in England for the first time this campaign and would be a danger to all if in the same form as when only worn down late by Banbridge after a bold front-running display in the last year’s Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Pic D’Orhy, winner of the last two renewals, looks set to try and defend his crown after being touched off by Djelo in the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase on his return.
Gordon Elliott has entered Firefox and Three Card Brag while Henry De Bromhead relies on Heart Wood.
Nicky Henderson’s Arkle winner Jango Baie, Kauto Star hero The Jukebox Man and Gidleigh Park all hold alternative engagements in the Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase at Haydock, while Ahoy Senor, Boombawn, Hitman and Master Chewy complete a fascinating field.
More from Sporting Life
- Racecards
- Fast results
- Full results and free video replays
- Horse racing news
- Horse racing tips
- Horse racing features
- Download our free iOS and Android app
- Football and other sports tips
- Podcasts and video content
Safer gambling
We are committed in our support of safer gambling. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s and we strongly encourage readers to wager only what they can afford to lose.
If you are concerned about your gambling, please call the National Gambling Helpline / GamCare on 0808 8020 133.
Further support and information can be found at begambleaware.org and gamblingtherapy.org.
