Haydock and Ascot tips: Lostintranslation can put down early Gold Cup marker by retaining Betfair Chase

Colin Tizzard's charge can get the better of Bristol De Mai and dual King George hero Clan Des Obeaux at Haydock

Lostintranslation, left, jumps the last alongside Al Boum Photo before finishing third in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Lostintranslation's journey back to Cheltenham begins at Haydock today. 

At the end of a week in Presenting Percy produced a display that suggested he may yet fulfill the immense potential he showcased when running away with the 2018 RSA Chase, Lostintranslation can put down an early Cheltenham Gold Cup marker by successfully defending his Betfair Chase crown.

Colin Tizzard's charge announced his arrival as a leading staying chaser when getting the better of Haydock specialist Bristol De Mai in this Grade One contest last year and bounced back from an awful effort in the King George to finish a fine third behind Al Boum Photo and Santini in the Gold Cup.