Becher Chase, Aintree.

Federici ran very well last year. IF if runs and IF they can restrain it a little more this year it could go close carrying no weight 33/1 ew first 4 today.

Entered in Grand Sefton too.

Ultra gold being campaigned with the National the target this year according to Tizzard stable tour so prob doesn't want to win this week , but with his record round these fences and 4/5 places up for grabs 20/1 looks more than fair i thought.

Had some 16/1 Blaklion. The money's come for it, 6/1 now but heavy rain forecast leading up to Saturday and last time I watched him at Aintree, he was almost at a standstill on the run-in. A snail would have overtaken him. Totally exhausted

Was looking for reasonable ground but can still lay off stake for free bet now

Just the 18 declared.........Theatre Territory notable absentee

Intriguing entries from over the water....classy pair from Elliot yard stand their ground.

A proper handicap, with 4 getting in on the baesment mark of 10-00 stone.

Currently given as "soft",will take some getting if thats accurate.

Maybe some day a bright spark might argue this could be a qualifier for April ?

Still a unique test,not withstanding changes,am I alone in thinking they are used too little?

Missed Approach is my selection in the end. Positive remarks by trainer and trip and ground not a problem.

Federic 5th ......WH paid first 7 ,I backed him again with them .

Vieux Lion Rouge becoming a legend of an enigma.
After twice not staying the GN distance , he was out with the washing as Bechers going nowhere in last.
His jockey never gave up and he caught them all bar one.

Missed Approach lost about 20 lengths at the start and was beaten about the same distance in the end in finishing sixth. One to keep in mind for a nice handicap later in the season.