CAPTAIN CONAN 3rd time Lucky for Henderson Champion Chase

so being as you've just put the thread up, would you take the 6-1 general that he is now irisdebalme??

When was Simonsig EVER going to the Champion Chase ?

Get on Benefficient... :)

Not been seen since.

Simonsig, was 2nd favourite earlier in the season... anyway, 6/1 may look poor but same could be said about Beneficient, Al Ferof, and Avrika... I would have Captain Conan above these three... I think he will shorten to the 7/2 mark... I think Ryanair is a better alternative for Al Ferof... theyll be foolish to run him in this... as for Beneficiant, I dont think he is Champion Chase material I think just below... for me it has to be Captain Conan as a viable challenger.

If you are looking for bigger odds... Id have a few quid on Special Tiara each way at 25s especially if Sizing Europe goes to Ryanair, as trainer knows what it takes to win a race like this.

Funnily enough I've been looking at Special Tiara. Was on at 33s when it won the Maghull last year, seems to have had better results on good ground so if it improves...looked like he hadn't really grown into his size last year. If he's strengthened could he lead them all a merry dance for the front, or just set it up for a stayer?

Why hasn't he ran since being stuffed by Sire De Grugy? I like to see proof that a second season chaser has improved since his novice year, but Conan hasn't had a chance to show if he has or not. Even if you like the horse, you'd have to admit his preparation doesn't inspire confidence. 7/1 looks poor value imo.

Couldn't back anything of Henderson's at the minute.