Veteran looks worth chancing despite trip worry

No. 2
Astracad
1.50 Aintree
1pt win at 12-1 generallyFresh from a treble at Cheltenham yesterday, Nigel Twiston-Davies has two solid chances in this veterans' chase, the obvious one being favourite Benbens, who was fourth in the bet365 Gold Cup and third in the Scottish National last season.

He might find things happening a bit quick for him over this 3m1f trip, though, and preference at a much bigger price is for Astracad, who has a history of going well fresh and some solid track form.

He has won first time out for the last two seasons, beating Third Intention in a handicap two years ago, and his efforts at this track include a second in the Old Roan Chase and two places in the Red Rum.