Totesport Classic Chase - Sir Rembrandt - 2pts win

Joaaci is a poor favourite at 9-4 a very short price gievn what he has achieved. Much beeter prices are the 6-1 on Eurotrek and the 12-1 in Sir Rembrandt.

Eurotrek is a lighlt raced (=injury prone) horse who, following an easy win at Newbury has been rasied 12lb. However, he has a lot of scope and will be suited by the trip/ground so is reluctantly passed over.

Instead, I have sided with Sir Rembrandt. I was impressed with his run in the Welsh National (before he fell!) but if he completes the course, he has a live chance of a 4lb lower weight. Carrying a large weight on this ground is a worry (hasn;t been done recently) but he stays well on soft ground. 2 places in the Gold Cup means he might just have the class to win this race.