Act of Kalanisi is a useful hurdler who wasn't far off that level when close fifth in a decent maiden at Ascot on chasing debut/reappearance. This definitely easier and looks the one to beat.
Timeform take a look at this interesting novice chase...
Court In Session is a dual hurdles winner who won on chase bow at Hereford in May and good second at Wetherby later that month. Below par when last seen in July but booking of McCoy suggests better expected on return.
Tindaro bettered hurdling form when opening chase account at Fontwell (2¼m) in August. Placed next 2 starts and claims if latest poor run can be forgiven. Cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie now.
Act of Kalanisi is a useful hurdler who wasn't far off that level when close fifth in a decent maiden at Ascot on chasing debut/reappearance. This definitely easier and looks the one to beat.
Balinroab is an Irish point winner who was runner-up in couple of maiden hurdles in the spring. Should be sort to do even better over fences at some point but market probably best guide to expectations on return.
Ciceron was a useful hurdler, winning a Sandown handicap in January. Lost way towards end of last season, however, and fared no better switched to chasing on reappearance. Need to see more before supporting.
Denali Highway won a bumper on debut but bit disappointing over hurdles for Alan King last season and needs to improve for fences and change of yard to make a significant impact here.
Dubai Crest was a fairly useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson but left that yard since last seen in September and remains to be seen if he's capable of similar level sent straight over fences by new yard.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Act of Kalanisi
2. Court In Session
3. Tindaro
Timeform verdict: Act of Kalanisi showed enough at Ascot to suggest he's going to translate most of his hurdling ability to chasing and can take advantage of the 7 lb he receives from previous chase winners Court In Session and Tindaro.
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