Prince can emphasise Grand National claims

Prince De Beauchene is fancied to emphasise that he is a major Aintree Grand National candidate by landing the Grade 2 Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

He won this contest in impressive fashion a year ago and made an excellent reappearance over flights at Limerick at Christmas.

The trip then - two miles and three furlongs - should have been on the sharp side, but he cruised to an easy defeat of the useful Venture Capital. The selection stays particularly well, but also has a touch of class and is a confident choice, in a decent contest.