1.50 2m. 4f. 127yds. 15 Declared. AIS December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £130,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €74,035.00 2nd - €27,781.00 3rd - €13,910.00 4th - €6,929.00 5th - €3,484.00 6th - €1,742.00
Formscan - STOLEN SILVER was still in contention when unseating as favourite in the Paddy Power last month but assuming he avoids any similar misfortune, the usually consistent seven-year-old holds a solid chance of adding to his C&D win gained in a Grade 2 in April. Il Ridoto is the pick of Paul Nicholls' two intended runners and is respected given the yard's flying form at present. Evan Williams sent out last year's winner of this race and his Coconut Splash is also considered. War Lord has mixed it with top company since going over fences and commands attention too.