Albertas Run takes the Old Roan Chase Albertas Run made every yard to land the Betfred Monet's Garden Old Roan Chase at Aintree under Tony McCoy. The popular Jonjo O'Neill trained chaser was given a positive ride by the Champion Jockey in the three runner race where dual Cheltenham Festival winner Master Minded was sent off the 2-5 favourite. Ruby Walsh was content to stalk his principal market rival but Master Minded put in a couple of sticky jumps as the race began in earnest and the writing was soon on the wall for the eight year old. Outsider of three Pure Faith briefly loomed large at the last fence but Albertas Run still had plenty in reserve and was good value for the winning margin of a length. O'Neill said: "He's a super little horse. He jumped very nicely today, but I'm not sure what the race was worth (form-wise). "He was getting 10lb off Master Minded and I'd imagine both horses will come on a lot for the run. "It's a very nice race to win, he's been in great form at home and he did everything very fluently today." Mick Meagher, racing manager for winning owner Trevor Hemmings, added: "He could got to Ascot next for the Amlin 1965 Chase and we'll also have a look at Haydock (Betfair Chase) and taking on Long Run, but nothing is definite yet. "The ground is a big thing with him. Three miles is no issue as he's won a Reynoldstown and an RSA Chase." Master Minded's rider, Ruby Walsh, said: "He was disappointing. I don't know if it's down to fitness, we'll have to look at the race again." Georgie Browne, wife of Master Minded's trainer Paul Nicholls, added: "Ascot (Amlin 1965 Chase) was the plan but this race came along and looked a nice option. "If he's only 90% on his game, it seems to make a big difference."
