C1 | 6+
Winner GBP £84,195 - 13 runners
3m 1f 188y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
Top-weighted nine-year-old MR VANGO (1) proved to be a staying specialist last year winning at Sandown a year ago on this day before following up on deep ground at Haydock taking the 3m2f Peter Marsh Premier Handicap Chase and winning the 4m2f Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter. Leading contender on return. GABORIOT (13) ran well over the national fences here last month with a strong 2L second contesting the 2f21yards Grand Sefton Handicap Chase. Rates highly. GALIA DES LITEAUX (8) ran with credit on return finishing fifth in a lower class 3m2f handicap chase at Carlisle. Could feature. G2 scorer BIOLUMINESCENCE (2) and last time Listed French cross-country winner ROI MAGE (6) both look interesting options.