His surprise victory on this card at Sandown last year is hard to forget and he can jump slickly while tracking a strong pace
Short on runners but through the roof on quality, this year’s Tingle Creek will hopefully be absorbing, gripping and finally thrilling. Only with trepidation can one oppose a horse who is unbeaten in 14 races over obstacles but Altior looks short in the betting at 8-11, given that he can hit a flat spot at a late stage.
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Aintree
11.55 Eldorado Allen 12.25 Chef D’Equipe 1.00 Ch’Tibello 1.30 Regal Flow (nap) 2.05 Definitly Red 2.40 Chica Buena 3.15 Forest Des Aigles