No track fears for Imperial Commander

NIGEL Twiston-Davies has no fears about the track as his Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander bids to follow up in the totesport Bowl at Aintree today.

The nine-year-old was a brilliant winner of the blue riband event at last month’s Festival, his sixth course victory from a total of seven wins under Rules.

Some would argue he is less effective at other tracks but Twiston-Davies points to this season’s Betfair Chase at Haydock, where he was beaten just a nose by Kauto Star, as evidence to the contrary.