Six-year-old had looked an exciting chasing prospect.

Youngster won Aintree’s Grade Two bumper last season.

Youngster won Aintree’s Grade Two bumper last season.

Chaser was an easy winner at Ascot last time out.

Classic has been run on a Saturday since 2012.

Six-year-old took longer to get over Newbury than expected.

Novice chaser ‘bounced’ after good reappearance at Carlisle.

Mare caused a 20-1 upset at Punchestown.

Course have called Thursday inspection.

Improving chaser was not beaten far in Many Clouds Chase.