3.05 3m. 1f. 125yds. 7 Declared. Betfair Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £206,200.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €116,029.00 2nd - €43,714.00 3rd - €21,878.00 4th - €10,929.00 5th - €5,484.00 6th - €2,742.00 7th - €1,360.00 8th - €701.00
Formscan - Grey Dawning has to be respected on his return to action following a very successful novice campaign, but he could be vulnerable in this company without a prep run. With that in mind, preference is for HEWICK, who improved on his comeback performance when narrowly denied by Envoi Allen at Down Royal earlier in the month. Last season's King George winner went on to finish third in a top-class renewal of the Punchestown Gold Cup in May and is arguably the one to beat on that form. Royale Pagaille cannot be discounted having taken this contest 12 months ago, while Bravemansgame should not be written off in first-time blinkers.