Gold tops twenty for Kempton

Celestial Gold has been left as the highest-rated horse of the 20 that remain engaged in Kempton’s Racing Post Chase at the five-day stage.

David Pipe’s charge could be joined by stablemates Madison Du Berlais and An Accordion, winner of the Sky Bet Chase last time, while last year’s scorer Simon could also feature on Saturday.

Kauto Star, Exotic Dancer, Star De Mohaison and Cloudy Lane were among the most notable – if unsurprising – defectors.

Henry Daly holds a strong hand with Alderburn and Palarshan still involved, Paul Nicholls can choose from Gungadu and Le Volfoni, while Keith Reveley may run Ungaro, winner of the 2006 Feltham Novices’ Chase at the Sunbury venue.

Regal Heights and Dream Alliance have both finished second to Denman this season, in the Aon Chase and Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup respectively, and they too are still engaged.

Iron Man, Kelami, Black Hills, Ardaghey, Wee Robbie, Yardbird, Bagan, Burntoakboy and Herecomestanley complete the possibles.