Azertyuiop faces tough Chandler task

AZERTYUIOP, second to Moscow Flyer in the William Hill Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown in December, faces a tough task giving weight all round in Saturday’s Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot.

Following yesterday’s confirmation stage the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding is one of 14 in the race and despite having to carry top weight of 11st 10lb, heads the market at 5-2 with Coral.

“Native Scout’s trainer Donal Hassett reckons his horse is the one to beat, but Azertyuiop is the one they’ve got to beat in our book,” the firm’s David Stevens said yesterday.