Commander well ahead of return Imperial Commander is reported in fine shape ahead of the Betfair Chase at Haydock next Saturday. Last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup hero will attempt to go one better after losing out by a nose to Kauto Star after a titanic battle on Merseyside 12 months ago. The nine-year-old is on a retrieval mission after having unseated his rider in the totesport Bowl at Aintree on his final start in the spring. "He's in great nick and we are looking forward to the race at Haydock. He's raring to go," said trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies. Little Josh is all set to return to Cheltenham next month in pursuit of another top prize following his victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. Twiston-Davies is eyeing the December Gold Cup in four weeks' time for the eight-year-old after he captured Saturday's prestigious handicap chase by two and three-quarter lengths from Dancing Tornado. "He's 100%, no worries with him at all," said the Naunton handler. "He'll go back to Cheltenham next month."
