Dickie Diver: 'Highly promising in three novice hurdles last season'

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Cobra De Mai (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
1514-P9
Dan Skelton
Racing Post Rating 152 chase

Won three handicap chases last season, with by far the most notable success at Cheltenham in April having twice dominated inferior rivals off top weight in Class 3 company prior to that; relished step up to 3m2f that day having not shown any form beyond 2m5f previously; no promise on Ascot return in November and still way below best later in the month in Wincanton Listed handicap.

Verdict: running as if something amiss

Coeur Sublime (IRE)
Four-year-old gelding
2F423-1
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 156 hurdle

Ran a huge race when second behind Pentland Hills in the Triumph Hurdle; travelled strongly but cut out quickly when favourite at Fairyhouse next time; showed he has trained on when putting up much improved effort to win Down Royal Grade 2 in November.

Verdict: developing into top-class hurdler

Cogry
Ten-year-old gelding
2610U-3
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Racing Post Rating 146 chase

Staying handicap chaser who has contested four Scottish Nationals (best effort when runner-up in 2017) and ran another sound race in the latest renewal, lying fifth when unseating at the last; Cheltenham third in October proves he is no back-number.

Cogry (centre): stalwart for Nigel Twiston-DaviesCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Verdict: cajn win a staying handicap chase

Coko Beach (FR)
Four-year-old gelding
932-512
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 146 hurdle

Showed useful placed form last season, notably when second to Band Of Outlaws in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; Punchestown win after summer break confirmed he’s progressive, although bit below that form when 15 lengths second in Down Royal Grade 2.

Verdict: could develop into Graded hurdler

Colonial Dreams (IRE)
Seven-year-old gelding
1/26251-
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 138 hurdle

Patchy record in handicap hurdles last season, when highlights were second in a Grade 2 handicap and Sandown victory on the final day; reportedly not suited by Taunton’s tight track on fourth start. Goes chasing despite not always fluent in home schools.

Verdict: chaser on looks, may improve

Colreevy (IRE)
Six-year-old mare
371/3-12
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 128 bumper

Promising start to hurdling career when chasing home Midnight Run in Cork maiden in November; missed most of last season but returned as an improved horse in the spring; left form of comeback run behind when winning a Grade 1 bumper against geldings at Punchestown having won a Grade 3 mares’ bumper on the same card 12 months earlier.

Verdict: classy sort for mares’ hurdles

Come To Me (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
1/617P-8
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 142 hurdle

Hugely impressive 17-length winner of a maiden hurdle at Cork last season; sent off just 4-1 for a Grade 1 at Naas next time but found to be coughing after a poor run that day and failed to recover his form in further Grade 1 novice hurdles at Leopardstown and Punchestown.

Verdict: novice campaign lacked consistency

Concertista (FR)
Five-year-old mare
2-4
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 138 hurdle

Bought off the Flat in France and ran a remarkable race on stable and hurdling debut when a close second in the mares’ novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival at 66-1, just getting outstayed having cruised to the front; disappointing at odds of 1-2 when fourth on return this month; fascinating prospect for mares’ hurdles.

Verdict: bright prospect for novice hurdles

Coney Island (IRE)
Eight-year-old gelding
PP/376-8
Edward Harty (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 167 chase

Looked a potential star as a novice (won one Grade 1 and ran Our Duke to half a length in another) but largely disappointing in just seven runs since; showed bits of promise last season, notably when staying on into sixth in the Ryanair after being given plenty to do.

Verdict: struggling to recapture best form

Coningsby
Six-year-old gelding
4/RP31-U
Tom Lacey
Racing Post Rating 140 chase

Lightly raced chaser, left previous efforts behind when running away with a 3m handicap chase at Exeter in March (suited by drying surface); raised 9lb for that effort but is open to further improvement after just four chase starts.

Verdict: could defy career-high mark

Coo Star Sivola (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
1P/837P-
Nick Williams
Racing Post Rating 151 chase

Has run countless good races at Cheltenham down the years, but his latest appearance there wasn’t one of them (pulled up in Ultima Handicap); had won the previous renewal of that Festival handicap and has now dropped to a mark just 1lb higher.

Verdict: back on a winning mark

Coquin Mans (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
14/P950-
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 159 hurdle

Looked like developing into a smart hurdler, but since landing a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in April 2018 has been bitterly disappointing for the most part; looked a shadow of his former self when trailing round the back in Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Verdict: has lost form completely

Cotswold Way (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
1814-62
Philip Hobbs
Racing Post Rating 116 chase

Successful four times over hurdles last season, improving a stone in the ratings once sent handicapping; easily best effort when slamming useful Capitaine at Taunton; modicum of promise on Huntingdon chasing debut in warm event, but better when second in Ludlow beginners' chase (2m4f) in November.

Verdict: should win modest novice chase

Countister (FR)
Seven-year-old mare
115/30-7
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 138 hurdle

Prolific French bumper winner, lightly raced for current connections; has run at last two Cheltenham Festivals (5th to Laurina in mares’ novices and this year third in County Hurdle) without appearing in between. Still unexposed.

Verdict: not seen best of her yet

Count Meribel
Seven-year-old gelding
1147-26
Nigel Twiston-Davies
Racing Post Rating 150 chase

Struggles to maintain his form through a campaign but showed smart form early in the last two seasons and won his first two chases last season; has again started with a bang when second to Lostintranslation (flattered to get so close) in Listed chase at Carlisle in November but failed to step up when sixth in BetVictor Gold Cup later in the month.

Verdict: inconsistency a drawback

Coup De Pinceau (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
11342-3
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 142 chase

Won his first two outings over fences before struggling when raised in class in two Grade 2 events, beaten some way in both; found his level when good second in Warwick handicap final start; close to best on Wincanton return in October; goes very well fresh.

Verdict: modest handicaps are his level

Cracking Smart (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
30-82F8
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 118 chase

Hugely promising as a novice hurdler two seasons ago (won twice before finishing second to Next Destination twice) but struggled last term (physical issues that have been sorted); showed a little more when third behind Tiger Roll in the Boyne Hurdle. Not entirely convince on chasing debut (runner-up in Limerick beginners’ chase) and disappointed in similar event at Punchestown next time.

Verdict: struggling so far over fences

Croco Bay (IRE)
12-year-old gelding
835/21-3
Ben Case
Racing Post Rating 161 chase

Veteran handicapper who is very lightly raced nowadays; shrugged off the years when returning from near eight-month absence to win Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham last spring at 66-1; bit below that form at Punchestown on only subsequent start.

Croco Bay: won the Grand Annual last termCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Verdict: seen more rarely nowadays

Crooks Peak
Six-year-old gelding
1110-44
Philip Hobbs
Racing Post Rating 137 hurdle

Looked a promising hurdler when notching a hat-trick (won two novice hurdles and then a Newbury handicap) but ran as if something might be amiss on next two outings (travelled strongly each time before fading quickly); possibly best fresh.

Verdict: win at modest level over fences

Crosspark
Nine-year-old gelding
15312-P
Caroline Bailey
Racing Post Rating 148 chase

Progressed into a smart staying handicapper last season, winning three times including the Eider at Newcastle; relished step up to that marathon trip but just outstayed when second in the Scottish Grand National (in front earlier); has won on good and heavy ground.

Verdict: not so well weighted now

Cyrname (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
4/3711-1
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 181 chase

Last season’s highest-rated chaser on Racing Post Ratings after a 17-length demolition job in the Ascot Chase, his second wide-margin win over that course and distance; returned with resounding victory over Altior (Ascot 2m5f chase); much better right-handed.

Verdict: monster when everything in favour

Daklondike (IRE)
Seven-year-old gelding
P/P1UR-2
David Pipe
Racing Post Rating 152 chase

Quirky staying chaser who has failed to complete in four of his last five races (even refused to race in the Eider) but won the Tommy Whittle in between to add to trio of wins as a novice in late 2017; has gained all five victories under rules on soft or heavy ground; promising return in handicap hurdle (reasonably treated).

Verdict: risky choice given inconsistency

Dalila Du Seuil (FR)
Six-year-old mare
0114/1F-
Harry Fry
Racing Post Rating 137 chase

Ex-French, fourth to French superstar De Bon Coeur in Grade 1 at Auteuil in 2017; pleasing introduction for new connections in mares’ novice chase at Exeter before sustaining injury next time that curtailed her season. Plenty of opportunities in mares’ chases.

Verdict: scope to improve over fences

Dallas Des Pictons (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1120-15
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 119 chase

Winning chasing debut at Gowran in October not without blemish and failed to step up on that form next time in Grade 3; smart novice hurdler last season, made a winning handicap debut in a valuable 3m race at Leopardstown and ran another cracker when second in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham.

Verdict: should win again over fences

Dame De Compagnie (FR)
Six-year-old mare
2/1521/5
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 130 hurdle

Looked set for promising career over jumps with two victories (including mares’ Listed) from four starts in her novice season before injury intervened; resumed in Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham in November and very encouraging effort in fifth.

Verdict: can win again at her own level

Dandy Dan (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
31112-2
Kim Bailey
Racing Post Rating 153 chase

Developed into a smart staying novice chaser last season, winning three in a row; did particularly well to finish second in a valuable novice handicap at Ayr on his final run having not jumped at his best; Kelso second should set him up for good season in handicaps.

Verdict: progressive handicapper, can improve further

Danny Kirwan (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
110/22-
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 140 hurdle

Highly regarded at home and landed a significant touch when making a winning bumper debut in 2018; yet to build on that and beaten at 1-2 on hurdling debut but did much better to finish second behind Angels Breath in a Grade 2; suffered setback in February, returns around Christmas.

Verdict: patience will be rewarded

Danny Whizzbang (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
P1/11-
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post rating 141 hurdle

Has always looked a chaser in the making; improved from first outing to his second as a novice hurdler; unsuitable ground kept him off the track after March; had summer breathing operation; could take form to new level now he goes chasing.

Verdict: big improvement once over fences

Daphne Du Clos (FR)
Six-year-old mare
121/5-
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 108 hurdle

Among the leading fancies for the 2017 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham before being ruled out by injury and had already beaten eventual fifth Western Ryder in a Listed contest at Newbury; finally due to return from injury and should make a good novice hurdler.

Verdict: make up for lost time

Darasso (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
16/2511-
Joseph O'Brien (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 157 chase

Built on high-class French form (twice beat Janika in Listed hurdles) when dropped back to 2m to win Graded races over hurdles and fences on final two runs last season; had looked a clear non-stayer when fifth behind Presenting Percy in the Galmoy Hurdle.

Verdict: exciting, plenty more to come

Dashel Drasher
Six-year-old gelding
1111-2U
Jeremy Scott
Racing Post Rating 146 chase

Exciting front-runner who reeled off a four-timer in novice hurdles at around 2m4f at the end of last season, making all every time; no match for classy Champ on Newbury chasing debut (trip of extended 2m6f a shade too far) in November but ran race full of promise; unseated at the first when taking on same rival again back at Newbury next time.

Dashel Drasher (right): ran well behind Champ on chase debutCredit: Mark Cranham

Verdict: sure to win races over fences

Davids Charm (IRE)
Eight-year-old gelding
60-5411
John Walsh (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 151 hurdle

Going from strength to strength on the Flat and over hurdles, winner of three of last four starts between August and October; won valuable Listowel handicap hurdle three weeks before stepping up successfully to Grade 3 company at Tipperary; winning sequence halted week later in Irish Cesarewitch.

Verdict: in form of his life since August

Daylight Katie (FR)
Six-year-old mare
313-211
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post rating 139 hurdle

Smart bumper mare last season; had little to beat on Fairyhouse hurdling debut in October but improved to win Down Royal Grade 3 following month; well regarded by connections and has scope to do well in Graded mares’ novice hurdles.

Verdict: can improve significantly over hurdles

Death Duty (IRE)
Eight-year-old gelding
U3/111F/
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 162 chase

Expected to return from nearly two years out; didn’t build on rich early promise over hurdles but had won his first three novice chases three seasons ago, including the Drinmore, before damaging ligaments at Leopardstown (fell at the last when well held by Footpad).

Verdict: could make successful comeback

Defi Du Seuil (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1211-21
Philip Hobbs
Racing Post Rating 164 chase

Top-class chaser; aided by soft ground when successfully dropping back to 2m in Grade 2 Shloer Chase at Cheltenham on return; had lost his way over hurdles after a brilliant unbeaten juvenile campaign but worked his way back to form last season and gained a second Cheltenham Festival win in the JLT Novices’ Chase; good second to Chacun Pour Soi at Punchestown but may be better back up to 2m4f and could even stay 3m.

Verdict: so versatile, hard nut to crack at 2m-2m4f

Definitly Red (IRE)
Ten-year-old gelding
112B-54
Brian Ellison
Racing Post Rating 169 chase

Has a fine record in staying chases just below the top level, winning a pair of Grade 2 races in each of the last two seasons; unable to build on last season’s early successes (even beaten at 1-6 at Kelso) but was still in contention when brought down in the Gold Cup; bit below best on two subsequent starts.

Verdict: just below top, hard to place

Delta Work (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1113-14
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 166 chase

Won four out of five over fences last season; ran another cracker when suffering sole defeat in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham and impressed again when winning by 12 lengths at Punchestown; below best on return in Down Royal Grade 1 (possibly needed the race) and needs to improve to justify Gold Cup pretensions.

Verdict: could develop into Gold Cup hope

De Rasher Counter
Seven-year-old gelding
P7121-6
Emma Lavelle
Racing Post Rating 153 chase

Came into his own when gradually stepped up in trip over fences last season and produced a couple of terrific performances in good novice handicaps at Newbury and Uttoxeter; good second at Chepstow under a penalty in between; particularly effective on heavy ground.

Verdict: win handicaps when mud flying

Derrinross (IRE)
Eight-year-old gelding
422/116-
Philip Dempsey (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 146 hurdle

Fragile gelding who took his form to a new level last season when returning from a year absence, winning Graded novice hurdles at Cork and Limerick; ran well when sixth in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; better on softer ground.

Verdict: has future as staying novice chaser

Destrier (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
2/3113-3
Dan Skelton
Racing Post Rating 157 chase

Big improver when sent novice chasing, jumping superbly to win first two races over fences and running a cracker for one so inexperienced when a close third behind Ornua in a 2m Grade 1 at Aintree; Haldon Gold Cup third suggests a good season awaits.

Verdict: big player in 2m handicaps

Deyrann De Carjac (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
225-113
Alan King
Racing Post Rating 147 chase

Promises to take high rank among 2m4f novices judged on comfortable victory in well-contested Huntingdon novice chase in November; not disgraced in third when stepping up to Graded company behind Champ at Newbury next time; could be a force in high-quality handicaps; well regarded by trainer.

Verdict: can win more 2m4f novice chases

Diablo De Rouhet (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
24-1211
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 148 chase

Big improver over hurdles and fences, now 3-4 for new trainer; showed he is ahead of the handicapper with easy win in novice handicap chase at Uttoxeter in October (raised 11lb); reverted to hurdles latest and won competitive Pertemps qualifier at Newbury.

Verdict: can progress further over hurdles and fences

Diakali (FR)
Ten-year-old gelding
6/111P5-
Gary Moore
Racing Post Rating 154 chase

Grade 1 hurdler in his youth (won twice at the top level as a juvenile and just beaten in the 2014 Aintree Hurdle) who emerged from a long period of injuries and poor form with a stellar summer campaign over fences in 2018; subsequently aimed at the Arkle only to fail a veterinary test.

Diakali: a high-class performer on his dayCredit: John Grossick

Verdict: hard to imagine better to come

Dickie Diver (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
1/214-
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 145 hurdle

Highly promising in three novice hurdles last season; just pipped by subsequent Grade 2 winner Lisnagar Oscar first time out and followed maiden victory with an eyecatching fourth in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham (finished well after not getting a clear run).

Verdict: can reach high level over fences

Diego Du Charmil (FR)
Seven-year-old gelding
5235-12
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 164 chase

Very useful 2m chaser; in three clashes with Altior last season beaten 19, 41 and 54 lengths (beat three rivals in four starts); right back to best on Ascot return (raised 6lb) following summer breathing operation.

Verdict: ratings rise will make life harder

Dingo Dollar (IRE)
Seven-year-old gelding
4362P-3
Alan King
Racing Post Rating 155 chase

Fine third in last season’s Ladbrokes Trophy when prominent throughout; well fancied for all three subsequent runs on the back of that but might have found good ground quicker than ideal; Newbury hurdles third on return will set him up nicely for another crack at Ladbrokes Trophy.

Verdict: dislike of winter ground disadvantage

Discorama (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
5F2-228
Paul Nolan (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 156 chase

Has finished second at the Cheltenham Festival for the last two seasons, going down narrowly to Le Breuil in a gruelling National Hunt Chase last term; followed up with a good second behind Delta Work at Punchestown; career-best over fences when runner-up in Wexford Listed chase on return but slightly disappointing when eighth in valuable Troytown Handicap Chase (3m1f).

Discorama: put up a good effort on seasonal debutCredit: Alain Barr

Verdict: decent future in staying handicaps

Dlauro (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1/10
Joseph O’Brien (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 126 bumper

Set connections back £410,000 at the sales; successful in his only Irish point-to-point last year; created favourable impression when running out impressive winner of Punchestown bumper in May; trainer rates him good prospect for novice hurdles but he was very disappointing on his return at Punchestown in November, starting evens favourite for a 2m maiden hurdle but weakening two flights out to be beaten almost 40 lengths.

Verdict: something to prove after poor return

Dolos (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
2315-12
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 162 chase

Classy 2m handicap chaser who won off 154 at Warwick in May; yet to convince over further and only fifth when favourite for the Greatwood Gold Cup; trainer fears his mark flatters him but ran close to best when runner-up in Haldon Gold Cup.

Verdict: tougher off career-high mark

Dominateur (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
32311-F
Oliver Sherwood
Racing Post Rating 130 hurdle

Two novice hurdle wins (both on soft ground) justified the decision to postpone a switch to fences; not always the slickest jumper of hurdles and fell on Carlisle chasing debut in November; could improve as he strengthens up.

Verdict: win over fences at modest level

Dommage Pour Toi (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
321-5B6
Henry de Bromhead (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 122 chase

Progressive novice hurdler last season; took a big leap forward when getting off the mark at 33-1 in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse and backed that up with a solid fifth behind Reserve Tank in a Grade 1 at Punchestown; not much promise on chasing debut back at Punchestown in November.

Verdict: should do better over fences

Dortmund Park (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
81/59-75
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 152 hurdle

Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler two seasons ago, albeit when slightly fortunate at Punchestown; had been only eighth in the Albert Bartlett; failed to make an impression in three runs in top company last season; ongoing breathing issues and hard to keep right; no promise on chasing debut in November.

Verdict: health issues a major concern

Double Shuffle (IRE)
Nine-year-old gelding
252P0-8
Tom George
Racing Post Rating 166 chase

Has largely struggled since finishing a length second to Might Bite in the 2017 King George but got some leeway off the handicapper last term and underlined his love of Kempton with another second in a valuable handicap chase in February; also gained his last win there in 2016.

Verdict: 13 runs since last win

Dounikos (FR)
Eight-year-old gelding
7F1PP-5
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 158 chase

Won last season’s Grand National Trial at Punchestown, finally fulfilling early promise over fences (had won first two chases and finished a close fourth in a red-hot Grade 1 at Leopardstown); pulled up in the Grand National and Irish National.

Verdict: element of risk with patchy record

Douvan (FR)
Nine-year-old gelding
117/F2/1
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 178 chase

Won his first 13 starts for Willie Mullins including two Cheltenham Festival triumphs, but has been beset by physical problems since; missed last season through injury and was having first run for 569 days when winning Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase in November; looked a shade ring-rusty but the fire still burns.

Verdict: win again if problems don’t resurface

Douvan got back on track with victory in the Clonmel Oil ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann

Downtown Getaway (IRE)
Six-year-old gelding
1/217-
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 132 hurdle

Bought for £350,000 after beating a dual subsequent winner by 12 lengths on bumper debut in Ireland; didn’t quite hit the heights expected over hurdles last season but won at Ascot and thrown in at the deep end when eighth in a Grade 1 at Aintree on final run. 3m on soft should suit over fences.

Verdict: can improve considerably once over fences

Dragon D’Estruval (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1730-35
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 143 chase

Was 3-5 over fences in France; did not set world alight in four runs over hurdles for Nicky Henderson but showed the benefit of a breathing operation when close third in valuable Perth handicap chase; ideally suited by some cut in the ground.

Verdict: more to come in handicap chases

Dream Du Grand Val (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
3/61180-
Nicky Henderson
Racing Post Rating 137 hurdle

Placed numerous times over hurdles in France; got off the mark in minor Fontwell handicap (rated 125) but hasn’t really built on that success in three subsequent outings; didn't always respect his hurdles but has the build of a chaser.

Verdict: fences may bring improvement

Dr Sanderson (IRE)
Five-year-old gelding
14115-P
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 133 hurdle

Kept to smaller tracks for most of his novice hurdle season, when three wins came on good ground or good to soft; changed hands over the summer and regarded as “a good fun horse” for novice chases but ran poorly on debut; best on a flat track.

Verdict: reach modest level over fences

Duca De Thaix (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
1433-54
Gordon Elliott (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 152 chase

Took well to fences last season and won back-to-back handicaps at Fairyhouse, including a valuable contest in January; form tailed off when stepped up to Graded races later in the season; showed best form on good ground but had won a Grade 3 hurdle on heavy. Easily brushed aside in Naas Grade 3 in November.

Verdict: add to tally in handicaps

Duc Des Genievres (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
2311-34
Willie Mullins (Ire)
Racing Post Rating 166 chase

Wide-margin winner of last season’s Racing Post Arkle at Cheltenham, though race looked weak beforehand and fell apart after early casualties; failed to back that up when third behind Chacun Pour Soi at Punchestown; disappointing when easily brushed aside on return in Grade 2 at Navan in November.

Verdict: suspicion Arkle win may flatter

Dynamite Dollars (FR)
Six-year-old gelding
4/12111-
Paul Nicholls
Racing Post Rating 162 chase

Improved fast when switched to fences last season, winning four out of five including a Grade 1 at Sandown when reeling in Ornua; looked a leading contender for the Racing Post Arkle until ruled out through injury. Returns in the new year, when he’ll be aimed at Champion Chase.

Verdict: big player in top 2m chases

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