1.50 3m. 1f. 30yds. 11 Declared. 61st Badger Beer Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £70,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €41,608.00 2nd - €15,582.00 3rd - €7,784.00 4th - €3,885.00
Formscan - The handicapper has cut FRODON some slack by dropping him 6lb after finishing midfield in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Paul Nicholls' grand servant was originally being prepped for Down Royal in an attempt to retain his Grade 1 title so it's likely he'll be ready to roll here, with a wind procedure also expected to aid his cause. Lord Accord should remain competitive after a 5lb rise for winning at Cheltenham, with Cap Du Nord and Neville's Cross expected to improve upon their recent returns.