Crus puts unbeaten jumps record on line

Exciting grey Grands Crus is set to put his unbeaten record over fences to the test in the Betfair Don’t Settle For Less Novices’ Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

The top-class staying hurdler has made a brilliant start to his career over the larger obstacles, completing a hat-trick with an absolutely superb display in the Feltham Novices’ Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

While he remains hot favourite for the RSA Chase at next month’s Cheltenham Festival, connections have not yet ruled out going for Gold Cup glory.