The winners of last year’s Gold Cup and King George VI Chase face off in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal
The winners of last year’s Gold Cup and King George VI Chase face off in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday, when Frodon (2.50) and Bryony Frost look overpriced at around 3-1 to get the better of Minella Indo and Rachael Blackmore.
Frodon was a long way behind Minella Indo at Cheltenham in March but clearly failed to get home over the extended three-and-a-quarter miles. He showed all his familiar enthusiasm and accuracy until his stamina gave out, however, and back at three miles and on a sharper track, his impeccable jumping and front-running style could make him very difficult to pass.
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