Won two novice chases from the front last season and looked on his way back when second at Haydock in November (2m, soft). Unuisted to patient tactics when pulled up at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Yard in good form and better expected.
Progressive young chaser, winnig first two chase starts at Haydock and Ascot (Grade 2). Found only exciting prospect Waiting Patiently too good at Haydock next time and looks the one to beat.
Forecasts
Politologue (1/8), Pain Au Chocolat (6/1)
An intriguing contest despite the small field. Pain Au Chocolat can be forgiven his non-completion at Musselburgh last time, as his yard was out of form at the time and the patient tactics didn't suit. He could well bounce back but POLITOLOGUE, already a Grade 2 winner over fences, lost nothing in defeat behind Waiting Patiently at Haydock last time and will be a tough nut to crack.
1. Politologue
2. Pain Au Chocolat
3. Pain Au Chocolat