totequadpot Novices' Chase (Listed)

Alcala is much improved over fences, and has enjoyed a productive summer winning five on the bounce, including the valuable Market Rasen Summer Plate in July, but this contest is all about the much awaited chasing debut of FINIAN'S OSCAR. His progress for Colin Tizzard last term was nothing short of remarkable, and he rounded of the season absolutely bouncing with 2m4f Grade 1 novice hurdle success at Aintree in April, before being denied a double by just a short-head at Punchestown three weeks later (beaten by Bacardys). The sky promises to be the limit for him over fences, but he'll be tested to the max by a race-fit and gnarly keen racing Alcala who will almost certainly expose even the most minor of flaws.

1. Finian's Oscar
2. Alcala
3. Aintree My Dream