Betfair Denman Chase (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:26 | Winning time: 6m 7.8s

1^st

Native River

711-6

11/10

T: C L TizzardJ: Aidan Coleman

Made all, pressed 4 out, ridden after 2 out, 1 length advantage last, quickened clear flat, ran on well op 5/6

2^nd

3 ¼

Le Mercurey

711-5

14/1

T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Tracked winner, challenged 4 out, 1 length down last, soon ridden, well held flat op 12/1

3^rd

Bristol De Mai

611-6

10/11f

T: N A Twiston-DaviesJ: D A Jacob

Tracked rival pair, effort 3 out, ridden and one pace after next, no impression from last op 5/4 tchd 5/6

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.90EX:£6.80Trifecta:£9.30SF:£7.85

Forecasts

Bristol De Mai (10/11), Native River (11/10), Le Mercurey (14/1)

The usual minimal turnout for this race, but nonetheless interesting for that and it really depends on the pace angle as to who has the strongest claim. Given that he is here and that he is said to need another race before the Gold Cup, it is likely that NATIVE RIVER will have plenty of use made of him as usual. If that is the case then he could ask too many questions of his opponents' stamina. However, if the gallop is not too searching then it could play into the hands of Bristol De Mai, who hammered his field at Haydock last time and did look visually very impressive. Le Mercurey is not dismissed out of hand given that some of his form is very smart. 1. Native River 2. Bristol De Mai 3. Le Mercurey