Silviniaco Conti's Kempton run perfect build-up for Betfair Chase, says Noel Fehily

Jockey Noel Fehily believes a spin over hurdles was just what the doctor ordered for Silviniaco Conti ahead of his bid to win the Betfair Chase for a third time at Haydock on Saturday.

The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old blew away the cobwebs in his first run since winning Aintree’s Betfred Bowl for the second year running in April when finishing second to Brother Tedd earlier this month.

“Paul’s very happy with him. He’s fresh and in good form after Kempton so it’s all systems go,” Fehily said.