Ryanair Chase Tips – Poquelin to shine?

A total of 18 horses have stood their ground in the Ryanair Chase, with half of those trained in Ireland. Among the Irish-trained contingent is Tranquil Sea, who registered a major victory at Cheltenham earlier this season when winning the Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup at The Open in November.

The current market leader in the Ryanair Chase is Poquelin,(7/2 with Stan James)  from the stable of champion trainer Paul Nicholls and runner-up Tranquil Sea (9/2 with Bluesq) in the Paddy Power Gold Cup when conceding 2lb to that rival. The seven-year-old subsequently landed the Grade Three Boylesports.com Gold Cup over the course and distance on December 12, his most recent appearance.

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The Queen went close to enjoying a winner at The Festival when Barbers Shop (6/1 with VCBet) was runner-up in the Jewson Novices’ Handicap Chase two years ago and the same horse is set to carry the Royal silks in the Ryanair Chase, having finished third behind the mighty Kauto Star on his latest appearance in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Barbers Shop’s trainer Nicky Henderson could also be represented by Petit Robin, (14/1 with Bet365) third in last season’s Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase, and Jack The Giant, a high-class performer at his best but not seen out since winning at Ascot in November, 2008.

Voy Por Ustedes (16/1 with Bet365) is a regular at The Festival, having taken The Irish Independent Arkle Trophy in 2006 and the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase the following season.

Last year, he was the two-length runner-up to Imperial Commander in the Ryanair Chase and could attempt to go one better this year, while Schindlers Hunt, third 12 months ago, is another possible starter.

Ryanair Chase Tip

• Back Voy Por Ustedes (16/1 with Bet365)