Long trip north can pay off for exciting chase debutant

1.30 Carlisle
SP forecast 8-13

The sole Paul Nicholls-trained runner at the meeting – that’s a tip in itself – looks likely to develop into an even better performer over fences this term after a cracking hurdling campaign last season that culminated in landing a valuable handicap hurdle at Kempton.

Conclusion Last seen giving a good account of himself in Grade 1 company at Aintree behind Finian’s Oscar, it will be a surprise if he doesn’t making a winning chase debut.