Rembrandt ready to book Cup spot

SIR REMBRANDT can secure his place in the line-up for chasing’s blue riband with victory in the Pillar Property Chase at Cheltenham today.

Still only lightly-raced for an eight-year-old, the Robert Alner-trained gelding remains on the upgrade despite a narrow defeat by Bindaree in the Coral Welsh National last time.

That was a valiant effort under a big weight on ground and over a trip which probably stretched his stamina. An extended three miles and a furlong today will suit much better with the ground promising to ride on the easy side of good.