Grand Sefton form looks key in the Becher where the longer trip can prove ideal for this strong stayer
The presence of Coko Beach and Chianti Classico among the entries for Saturday's BoyleSports Becher Chase will be a source of minor frustration for connections of many in this field.
Seven horses will be wrong at the weights if Coko Beach runs. Chianti Classico topping the racecard would result in five technically being poorly treated.
These two are significant horses from a form perspective as well. Coko Beach produced his best effort of the last campaign when second to Chambard off 3lb higher in the 2023 running.
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