Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 6m 59.15s

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Odds

Santini

2/1, 15/8, 2/1, 15/8, 2/1, 15/8, 7/4

13/8

Bristol De Mai

9/4, 5/2, 9/4, 5/2

9/4

Slate House

9/2, 4/1, 7/2

4/1

Top Ville Ben

7/1, 15/2

8/1

De Rasher Counter

12/1, 11/1, 10/1, 11/1, 10/1, 11/1

12/1

Mister Whitaker

20/1

SP Book Percentage 112.43

Forecasts

Santini (13/8), Bristol De Mai (9/4), Slate House (4/1), Top Ville Ben (8/1), De Rasher Counter (12/1), Mister Whitaker (20/1)

This is where we see if Santini holds genuine Gold Cup credentials. He has plenty of attributes you look for in a Gold Cup winner, but whether he will have the tactical speed on what will be drying ground could be his sticking point. BRISTOL DE MAI is the proven performer at this level and although he has to give 2lb away to Santini, he looks easier to train and may come out on top here. Top Ville Ben cannot be dismiseed easily as an improving performer, but for himself and Slate House this represents a tougher contest than the ones they have been winning, and both need to step up. Similar comments apply to De Rasher Counter too.