WINNER MACHINE

THEY say there is no Cheltenham form like Festival form — that’s why TIGER ROLL must be backed in the CrossCountry chase (4.10) today.

His previous connections showed a mighty profit when selling him at the sales as a three-year-old but new owners the Gigginstown Stud have had the last laugh.

The eight-year-old won the Triumph Hurdle four months later and returned last season to grind out a victory in the National Hunt Chase.

A crack at this unique contest has been the target since and he had a sighter over the track in December.

He’s been sharpened up by a schooling session here and those close to trainer Gordon Elliott rate him the handler’s best