Classy Dancer struts his stuff

With his nemesis Kauto Star enjoying a much-deserved rest, the stage was clear for Exotic Dancer to shine in the glorious spring sunshine at Aintree and that he did with a virtuoso display in the Betfair Bowl Chase.

Jonjo O’Neill’s seven-year-old has had to play second fiddle to his big rival this season in both the King George and the Gold Cup so thoroughly merited his 13-length romp in this Grade Two feature.