Double Ross is nicely traeted on the pick of his form and makes plenty of appeal at 16/1 in the 3.15 at Doncaster today.
Nigel Twiston-Davies’gelding landed back-to-back competitive handicaps at Cheltenham in 2013/14 and also running a blinder to finish third to Taquin Du Seuil in the JLT Novices’ Chase at the Festival.
Double Ross was also far from disgraced when fifth of 30 to Ma Filleule in the 2014 running of the Topham Chase at Aintree off a mark of 152, but then failed to cut any ice in six starts last term.
However the 10-year-old has bounced back to form this season, chasing a home the well-treated Pendra on his return to action at Ascot in October before running a stormer to finish a 4 1/2 length fourth of 20 to Annacotty in an ultra competitive class 1 contest at Cheltenham off a mark of 153.
The latter is strong form which reads well in the context of this contest, and Double Ross is able to race in this off the smae rating of 153,
It gives Double Ross, who was rated 160 at his peak, every chance at the weights – especially with Ryan Hatch in the saddle taking off another 3lb with his claim.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Double Ross (16/1 bet365, BetVictor, Stam James, William Hill – BOG)