1.10 Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m 5f 107yd

Final Demand: With the exception of a defeat against The New Lion at Cheltenham last spring, this ultra-imposing €230,000 store purchase has been basically flawless in his career. Could hardly have made a brighter start to his chasing career when jumping impeccably in a Navan Racing Festival novice chase in November, and followed up as 1/3 favourite in the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick. Arguably, however, he wasn’t as impressive as might have been expected last time and the runner-up wasn’t thought to be one who really operates on heavy ground. Still sets a high standard.