bet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 6m 4.27s

Le Milos⁹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 152| C

10/11

Two wins for Tim Vaughan last winter and took it up another notch when comfortably making a winning start for new yard in a 3m Bangor handicap. Followed up with another improved performance in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and looks the one to beat on these terms back from a break.

Form: 2114-11

Empire Steel²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 141| CD

4/1

Enhanced good record when mud is flying when successful in handicap here (21.6f) 13 months ago. Not in same form on good to soft both starts this term and bit to find with some of these.

Form: FP12-70

The Shunter^h,t¹¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 152| BF| C

16/5

Versatile performer (smart hurdler/chaser) who was in good form on the Flat when last seen in the autumn. Won at this meeting 2 years ago and capable of going very close on these terms.

Form: 4UP7-86

Wishing And Hoping⁵⁶

Age: 13| Weight: 11-2| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 146| D

9/1

Last 2 wins have come in veterans' company, including when defying big odds in 18-runner Series Final at Sandown 8 weeks ago. More on his plate in this company, however.

Form: 2P6-281

Non-Runners

Zanza²¹

Weight: 11-8| Age: 9

T: P Hobbs & J White J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Le Milos (10/11), Zanza (11/4), The Shunter (16/5), Empire Steel (4/1), Wishing And Hoping (9/1)

LE MILOS took his form to another level when making it 2 from 2 for this yard in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and looks the one to beat on these terms freshened up from a break. The Shunter won over hurdles at this meeting 2 years ago and is feared most ahead of the penalised Zanza.