3.35 2m. 92yds. 10 Declared. Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' And Win Handicap Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €26,015.00 2nd - €11,960.00 3rd - €5,980.00 4th - €2,990.00 5th - €1,495.00 6th - €745.00
Formscan - IMPERIAL SAINT proved to be a consistent type over hurdles and has now taken his form to another level with a brace of victories at Aintree since sent chasing this autumn. Although he has to give Petit Tonnerre 11lb, having received just 1lb when beating him by less than a length last month, that rival hasn't won since his UK debut in February 2022 and has subsequently disappointed at Cheltenham. Issar D'Airy won twice over C&D last season and arrives following a decent second at Ascot, while Prince Quali was last seen beating subsequent Red Rum winner Sans Bruit at Chepstow.