After an inauspicious start, last season's top chaser Long Run justified our faith and duly landed the King George and Gold Cup in exemplary fashion. About to turn seven and lightly raced (three outings last term), there should more improvement to come and it is not difficult to see him defend his crowns. However, one wonders if he will be fully fit today, taking on a interesting field in the Betfair Chase at Haydock. If so, he wins, if not, he could be vulnerable. The competition includes his "predecessor", Kauto Star (surely too old), Time For Rupert (ran well enough but probably needs stiffer track), Weird Al (not enough class) and Diamond Harry (more to come). The latter strikes as the most likely, based on his fine record first time out and Brush Hurdles success on this track. An excellent victory in the Hennessy suggests a horse of high ability and at 5/1 or higher, he looks a value bet.
Heading to Punchestown on Sunday and whilst Hurricane Fly remains at home, looking forward to seeing a few up and coming stars including So Young, Last Instalment, Four Commanders, and Oscars Well.
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