Cyrname primed to deliver in Ascot Chase

Paul Nicholls is confident Britain’s highest-rated jumper Cyrname can lift the pressure on his shoulders by striking gold in the Betfair Ascot Chase for the second year in succession.

Having floored Altior at Ascot in November’s Christy 1965 Chase on his return, Cyrname had to settle for second best when upped to three miles behind stablemate Clan Des Obeaux in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.