However, this season he has been turned over in both the Charlie Hall Chase by Gentlemansgame and Royale Pagaille in the Betfair Chase. At first it was defending champion Bravemansgame who held favouritism, with his handler confirming this was his main early season target and his fine record (first here, second in the Gold Cup) last season meaning he justifiably looked the favourite.
There has been market moves aplenty leading into this iconic race as the national hunt season progressed.
