The top class racing just keeps coming at this time of year and one of the best three mile chases of the season, the Betfair Chase, takes place at Haydock on Saturday.

Looking at the weather forecast the ground will be very testing and Lostintranslation, Bristol De Mai and Clan Des Obeaux, members of the sport’s elite who I’d unhesitatingly pay to watch, are bound to serve up a spectacle in our living rooms at 3pm.

From a betting perspective it’s of no interest but some races are so good you don’t need a bet to enjoy them and I can’t wait to watch the drama unfold.