Gerri Colombe stands out in a Savills Chase that should establish a new order in the chasing hierarchy
Tuesday's King George could hardly have scored more highly for dramatic content. It's a hard act to follow, but the Savills Chase field contains a depth of talent that makes it the most significant jumps race run this season in Britain or Ireland.
The three-mile contest puts the spotlight on the rival claims of Galopin Des Champs and Gerri Colombe, two of the three Irish-trained seven-year-olds who currently dominate ante-post lists for the Gold Cup. The other, Fastorslow, was declared a non-runner due to the testing ground on Thursday morning.
It promises to give an idea of how far these three have advanced in the pecking order ahead of senior opponents such as Conflated, winner of this race from Kemboy 12 months ago, Envoi Allen, who recorded the eighth Grade 1 win of his career when beating Shishkin in last season's Ryanair Chase, and A Plus Tard, the 2022 Gold Cup winner who needs to rebuild his career after a dismal campaign last season.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
inPreviews
Copy- 7.12 Kempton: 'There's no reason why he can't win again' - quotes and analysis for a hot-looking sprint with two runners seeking a hat-trick
- 4.15 Brighton: 'He's shown plenty of speed at home' - key quotes and analysis for competitive handicap
- 6.30 Ballinrobe: 'I think he'll love it around there' - which trainer is particularly keen on his chances in the Mayo National?
- 3.00 Dusseldorf: Karl Burke chasing 1,000 Guineas double - don't forget his German Classic runner who 'should put up a good show'
- 2.40 Longchamp: 'The long-term plan is the Arc' - Group 1 stars line up in Prix d'Ispahan clash
- 7.12 Kempton: 'There's no reason why he can't win again' - quotes and analysis for a hot-looking sprint with two runners seeking a hat-trick
- 4.15 Brighton: 'He's shown plenty of speed at home' - key quotes and analysis for competitive handicap
- 6.30 Ballinrobe: 'I think he'll love it around there' - which trainer is particularly keen on his chances in the Mayo National?
- 3.00 Dusseldorf: Karl Burke chasing 1,000 Guineas double - don't forget his German Classic runner who 'should put up a good show'
- 2.40 Longchamp: 'The long-term plan is the Arc' - Group 1 stars line up in Prix d'Ispahan clash