Ladbrokes Bet 10 & Get 40 On The Grid Chase

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 18.50s

Flaxen Flare^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: D F O'Regan| T: G Elliott| OR: 142| D

8/1

Distance winner at Down Royal back in May 2015 when beating six rivals by 4L in his only completed chase start. Tough ask against hot favourite.

Form: 11/3U-23

Min³³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 160

1/9

Not seen since winning his second chase start in December last year beating six rivals by 9L in a Leopardstown novice chase. Likely to be a warm order.

Form: 3112/11-

Uncle Danny^t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: A E Lynch| T: J Queally| OR: 139| D

16/1

Finished fifth of six beaten 59L on seasonal debut earlier this month. One from eight over the larger obstacles but this looks a tall order in this company.

Form: F651B-5

Forecasts

Min (1/9), Flaxen Flare (8/1), Uncle Danny (16/1)

The 160-rated MIN makes his long awaited return here and should take some stopping from the front. There may be signs of rustiness coming back from a long break but still should have enough class to take care of his two rivals.