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believes this test is “more winnable” than the blue ribbon – and he almost certainly has a point.

What is for certain is Frodon has an excellent record at the home of jump racing – he has four wins, a second and a third to show from eight tries over fences here. One of those defeats came when last of five to complete behind 12 months ago – but the seven-year-old has been a different proposition this season. Bryony Frost’s mount comes here on the back of course successes in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup – his second in the race – and the Cotswold Chase, and he is ready for a first Grade 1 triumph.

the 2017 winner, has his ideal conditions and, along with stablemate is poised to battle it out with

for the

placings.

Frodon has a great record on the course

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