Giles Cross bidding to go one better
Giles Cross found only Synchronised too good last winter and with that horse going for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown tomorrow, Dartnall is expecting a bold show from his nine-year-old.
“Giles Cross is in good form and schooled well this morning,” said the Devon trainer.
“He always runs well at Chepstow. I’m happy with the weight (10st 6lb) and I’m looking forward to it.”
Carruthers has been aimed at this race since his victory in the Hennessy and the eight-year-old is reported to be in tremendous shape.
“He really does seem to be in really good nick,” said trainer Mark Bradstock’s wife, Sara. “This has been the plan since the Hennessy. I think if it’s deep and wet he’ll take a lot of beating.
“The only thing is if it was the real Chepstow glue, he may lack in strength because he’s not a big, strapping chaser for three mile five.
“The wetter the better for him. If it’s nearly called off he’d be at his best, so I’m hoping it doesn’t dry out too much.”
