2:55 Aintree Tips

Three runs this winter for the 7yo, three big RPR ratings posted, and he should have another big run left in him. Beaten under a length in the Grade 1 King George Chase on Boxing Day, he followed that run by finishing second in the Gold Cup at the Festival. He's the standout runner in this Grade 1 chase.

Impaire Et Passe was pulled up in the Ryanair last time but can bounce back at Aintree. He's 2 from 2 here, including when comfortably finishing ahead of Jango Baie in the Grade 1 novice chase over 20f last year. He was brought down on his only previous attempt beyond 3m, but he was sent off 11/4 that day and should have enough class to see out the trip at a track he loves.

Good ground plays to the eleven-year-old's stamina strengths, giving a solid chance of winning here once more. Paul Nicholls can be reveling in this lovely weather we are having, and he can have Pic D'Orhy ready to run well, with Harry Cobden putting his mount into the lead and hopefully staying there. He was only picked off at Ascot by Jonbon, and there is nothing of his talent here to prevent him from collecting.