Tom Collins: progressive Chantry House is worth keeping on side

Depth in the 3m chase division could prove crucial to long-term Ten To Follow success, especially if you play it smart and include a British and an Irish star.

The latter comes in the form of A Plus Tard, who finished second behind stablemate Minella Indo in last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup and is sure to be aimed back towards the showpiece event.

Don't sleep on the Nicky Henderson-trained Chantry House, who will go close in the King George (a bonus race) and possesses the talent to succeed in open-age Grade 1 contests over fences.

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Although he probably boasts the engine and necessary stamina to excel over 3m, Allaho is chosen for his prowess over half a mile shorter. Few performances whet the appetite like his Ryanair victory at the festival in March – he can repeat the feat 12 months on.

Third Time Lucki and Appreciate It might clash in the Arkle but are likely to plot different routes to Cheltenham. They can scoop up the featured two-mile chases either side of the Irish Sea.

Robcour's white, black and pink silks will be seen in plenty of the major races this year courtesy of Ballymore winner Bob Olinger and up-and-coming star Journey With Me, who is a dark horse with plenty of upside to add to your stable.

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Little needs to be said about Shishkin and Honeysuckle, who have been selected by over 70 per cent of players due to their sheer brilliance. The minority who left them out should rethink.

The final spot goes the way of Sir Gerhard, a huge-striding gelding who was one of the best bumper performers last season and is expected to improve over hurdles.

TOM COLLINS' TEN TO FOLLOW
Allaho
A Plus Tard
Appreciate It
Bob Olinger
Chantry House
Honeysuckle
Journey With Me
Shishkin
Sir Gerhard
Third Time Lucki

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