Ladbrokes Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:55 | Winning time: 5m 2.95s

Imperial Aura^t⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 163| D

1/1

Most progressive chaser who continued his climb up the rankings with emphatic win in 1965 Chase at Ascot (21f) 49 days ago by 5l from Itchy Feet. Fine jumper who has more to offer, so the one to beat.

Form: 1221-11

Riders Onthe Storm⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 160| D

10/1

Ex-Irish chaser who made most impressive start for this stable last term, completing hat-trick in Ascot Chase. Well-beaten third of 4 in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham on return though so bit to prove.

Form: P/111F-3

Clondaw Castle²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: T R George| OR: 155| D

6/1

Ended last season on a high and has improved again this term, bagging 20f Newbury handicap before third to Mister Fisher in Peterborough Chase at Cheltenham (19.8f) 29 days ago. He needs considering.

Form: 291-213

Master Tommytucker²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 155| C| D

2/1

Scored readily at Haydock and Huntingdon (match) in November before seventh of 17 in Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham when he paid for doing too much in front. Not dismissed back in small field.

Form: FF-2117

Forecasts

Imperial Aura (1/1), Master Tommytucker (2/1), Clondaw Castle (6/1), Riders Onthe Storm (10/1)

Kim Bailey's IMPERIAL AURA is a young chaser really going places and is confidently expected to enhance his Ryanair claims here by extending his winning sequence to four. Master Tommytucker's jumping has proved a lot more reliable this season and he could get his own way in front this time too so appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Peterborough Chase third Clondaw Castle.