C3 | 6+
Winner GBP £7,334 - 6 runners
3m 37y
Going: Soft
Surface: T
This will have always been the plan for FARCEUR DU LARGE (1) and he can retain his crown. The Jamie Snowden trained runner is two from two over course and distance and will have needed his first run for seven months when well-beaten in a competitive handicap chase at Newbury during November. Leading chance. A main threat could come from HOLD THAT TAUGHT (2) who struggled on reappearance at Newbury last month however the ten year old is well-treated based on his Bangor fences success last season. BLACK GERRY (3) has proven inconsistent. Might do better now back up in trip with blinkers refitted. D'JANGO (4) rounds out the shortlist.