Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase 2m 4f 110y

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While Grands Crus is a leading fancy for the Paddy Power Gold Cup on Saturday, Dynaste begins his career over bigger obstacles.

Like Grands Crus, Dynaste had top form in staying hurdles, including when finishing second to the brilliant Big Buck's in January.

He is reported to have taken to fences well at home and his trainer David Pipe is expecting a good effort from the six-year-old.

"He's in good form, he's schooled nicely. It's a hot race, but there aren't that many runners," said the Nicholashayne handler.

"It's a nice introduction for him. We're looking forward to it."

Fingal Bay was a classy staying novice hurdler for the Philip Hobbs team last season and got off the mark over fences at Chepstow five weeks ago.

"I'm looking forward to it. It was nice he won the last day and hopefully he will run well again," said his rider Richard Johnson.

"He was good first time out and hopefully he well run very well again. He seems in good form."

Jonjo O'Neill expects Thehillofuisneach to show improvement from his chasing bow at Exeter last month, his first run since the Festival in March.

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Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase 2m 4f 110y