YOUR FOUR TO FOLLOW AT AINTREE
CLOTH CAP 4/1
Price looks stingy but is understandable, given the outstanding credentials.
Rapid improver, prominent racer and 14lb well in after scooting home at Kelso from a quality field.
Since cheekpieces and forcing tactics were used, he’s unexposed, taking a Ladbrokes Trophy by 10 lengths on the way.
Hard to knock out the frame if taking to the fences.
SECRET REPRIEVE 14/1
If the Welsh National hero makes the cut for the 40-strong field, then Evan Williams has a serious contender off only 10st 1lb, even with regular pilot Adam Wedge unavailable through injury.
James Bowen, on board for his prep before Chepstow, deputises.
The seven-year-old’s win in the Chepstow marathon suggested he’s got plenty more in hand.
DISCORAMA 20/1
Paul Nolan, fresh from training Mrs Milner to Cheltenham success, is in fine form at just the right time.
His eight-year-old gelding hasn’t been seen since November – good news since he’s ran blinders off long breaks throughout his career, including when beaten only a short head by Milan Native in October at Galway.
BALKO DES FLOS 50/1
Offloaded by Gigginstown and in new ownership of RacehorseClub but, crucially, still with man of the moment, Henry De Bromhead.
Unseated Rachael Blackmore in the Cross Country at Cheltenham when travelling well. Aidan Coleman may ride if Blackmore is on Minella Times.
Good ground suits, and the 2018 Ryanair winner’s odds are an insult.