Ross ready to strike

ROSS MOFF must be respected in the Lombard Properties Chase at Cheltenham today.

Tony Martin’s gelding was the subject of a major market mover for Saturday’s Tripleprint Gold Cup but his ultra-shrewd handler has opted instead to run in the Lombard Properties Chase at Prestbury Park.

He ran over fences for the first time in almost two years at Fairyhouse at the start of this month only to come down at the last when still in with a big shout.