
Originally Posted by
ComplyOrDie
Don't know about many others, but I see this as the most competitive of the Novice Chase races.
Yanworth, Willoughby Court, Monalee & Death Duty all looked in need of at least 2m 4f over hurdles, Bacardys less so, but I have no doubt he will stay 3m over bigger obstacles, having won a PTP.
I don't feel any of them, with the exception of maybe Yanworth, will have the pace for a shorter distance, at the very top level, which leaves them with this race or the National Hunt over 4m on day 1.
It would also leave the other 2 Novice Chases with little in them mind.
Again, all need to be able to jump a fence too!