C1 | 5+
Winner GBP £45,560 - 9 runners
2m 6f 164y
Going: Good
Surface: T
Willie Mullins looks to have a strong hand in this headed by 2024 G1 Cheltenham Festival Arkle winner GAELIC WARRIOR (3). The seven-year-old placed twice among G1 company at Leopardstown (Ireland) prior to a 3L success in the 3m1f G1 Aintree Bowl Chase. Rates the one to beat. PIC D'ORHY (4) enhanced his Ascot record winning by 10L the 2m5f G1 Ascot Chase two months ago. Likely player. GENTLEMAN DE MEE (6) is a stablemate to the top pick. Narrowly found success in the 2m5f Topham Premier Handicap Chase attempting the national course at Aintree. Holds claims. HITMAN (9) was third in this event last year. May place while G1 course novice chase winner LE PATRON (8) might feature.