Monet's plan Monet's Garden will bid for a third win in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree on October 23. Nicky Richards' veteran grey will be 13 on New Year's Day but has retained all of his old enthusiasm, according to the Greystoke handler. He also showed his ability was intact last season winning the Grade One Ascot Chase, and is looking to follow victories in the Old Roan Chase in 2007 and 12 months ago. "He's very well, he's in good form, and we're looking forward to it," said Richards. "I think the old horse is looking forward to it as well, which is the main thing. "He still thinks he's five years old. I think they should have an age allowance for when they reach his age! "Hopefully the weather will stay decent and we have an uninterrupted preparation. "After Aintree, the Peterborough at Huntingdon will be the plan. I made the mistake of heading off to Ascot last year but that came too soon. We'll spread it out this year and enjoy it all. "He just builds himself back up again and gets himself fresh. "If Barry Geraghty is available he'll ride him. He won both races on him last year and they seem to get on good."
