Frodon posts big figure - but don't discount the beaten horses at Down Royal

Frodon and Bryony Frost winning the Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1).Down Royal Racecourse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post30.10.2021

Frodon: clears a fence on the way to winning the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down RoyalCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Paul Nicholls gained a fifth win in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase, and a first since 2012, courtesy of Frodon beating Galvin by a hard-fought three quarters of a length.

Under a fine front-running ride from Bryony Frost, Frodon recorded an RPR of 173, his highest figure since winning the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup off a mark of 164 in 2018, and the best in the race since Don Cossack in 2015.

Galvin had posted an improved performance when winning a Grade 3 at Punchestown on his reappearance and confirmed that he is a Grade 1 performer, progressing again to an RPR of 172.

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Matt GardnerHandicapper

Steve MasonSenior handicapper

Published on 31 October 2021inFeatures

Last updated 18:34, 31 October 2021

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