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Coneygree is expected to return to action in the Betfair Chase

Coneygree to swerve Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Coneygree will not make his return to action in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Racing • 23 Oct 16

Coneygree after his triumph in jumping's blue riband

Coneygree team now eyeing Betfair Chase return

Coneygree appears increasingly likely to sidestep the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby and instead have a racecourse gallop at Haydock with a view to making his comeback in next month's Betfair Chase.

Racing • 14 Oct 16

Cue Card held off Vautour to take the King George last season - the second leg of the triple crown

Chase Triple Crown bonus to remain on offer

Britain's Jockey Club have announced that the £1m bonus will remain on offer for any horse that can complete the Chase Triple Crown this season.

Racing • 12 Sep 16

Cue Card and Paddy Brennan on the way to winning the Betfair Chase

Cue Card back to best to land Betfair Chase

Cue Card showed he was back to his brilliant best with a superb display as he regained his crown in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Racing • 21 Nov 15

Silviniaco Conti is a top-price 10-11 for Saturday's feature race at Haydock

Nicholls bids to continue Betfair domination

Paul Nicholls looks to Silviniaco Conti as he tries to extend his hegemony of the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Racing • 20 Nov 15

Silviniaco Conti sees off Menorah in last season's Betfair Chase

Silviniaco Conti faces four rivals at Haydock

Dual winner Silviniaco Conti heads a small but select field of five for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 19 Nov 15

Noel Fehily has partnered Silviniaco Conti in his last 10 starts

Fehily expecting improvement from Conti in Betfair

Jockey Noel Fehily believes a spin over hurdles was just what the doctor ordered for Silviniaco Conti ahead of his bid to win the Betfair Chase for a third time at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 18 Nov 15

Silviniaco Conti is a top-price 11-10 with a number of firms for the Betfair Chase

Nicholls backing Conti for bold Betfair show

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 16 Nov 15

100-30 chance Silviniaco Conti responded manfully when pressed by Menorah two fences from home

Silviniaco Conti scores in Betfair Chase

Silviniaco Conti gamely won the Betfair Chase at Haydock for a second time for the Paul Nicholls operation.

Racing • 22 Nov 14

Cue Card (pictured), Silviniaco Conti and Dynaste are disputing favouritism in the ante-post market for the Betfair Chase

Nine remain in Betfair Chase

Last year's winner Cue Card features in a select list of nine horses confirmed for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 17 Nov 14

Cue Card is now firmly in the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Tizzards play ace card to land Betfair

Cue Card dispelled stamina doubts as he led from pillar-to-post to win a top-class renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Racing • 23 Nov 13

Bobs Worth has won on his seasonal debut in each of the last three seasons

Bobs faces sternest of tests in Betfair

Nicky Henderson believes his Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth will have to "raise the bar again" if he is to make a winning return to action in what promises to be a thrilling renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 22 Nov 13

Silviniaco Conti bids to give trainer Paul Nicholls a remarkable sixth win in the Betfair Chase in the last eight years

Star chasers head to Haydock for Betfair

Racing fans are in for a huge treat at Haydock on Saturday as a thrilling renewal of the Betfair Chase looks in store after eight runners were declared.

Racing • 21 Nov 13

Bobs Worth faces an early test of his credentials in the Betfair Chase

Betfair will test Bobs Worth admits co-owner

Part-owner Malcolm Kimmins admits Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth is likely to have plenty on his plate as he kicks off his season in what looks a mouth-watering renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 18 Nov 13

Noel Fehily will be aboard Silviniaco Conti in the Betfair Chase

Fehily takes Conti ride in Betfair Chase

Noel Fehily will partner Silviniaco Conti when he aims to secure back-to-back victories in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 18 Nov 13

First Lieutenant's below-par run at Down Royal left connections baffled

Betfair target for First Lieutenant

First Lieutenant could try to get his season back on track in the Betfair Chase at Haydock later this month.

Racing • 06 Nov 13

Silviniaco Conti is a best-price 8-1 for the Gold Cup

Silviniaco Conti claims the Betfair Chase

Silviniaco Conti (7-4) continued his rapid progression up the ranks when outpointing Long Run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Racing • 24 Nov 12

Long Run team unconcerned by Haydock going

Owner Robert Waley-Cohen is unfazed by the prospect of testing conditions for Long Run's seasonal reappearance in the Betfair Chase on Saturday.

Racing • 23 Nov 12

Quintet to face Long Run in Betfair

Long Run will face five rivals as he aims to make a winning return to action in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Racing • 22 Nov 12

Can Long Run rediscover the form that saw him win the blue riband in 2011?

Gold Cup winners in mix for Betfair Chase

Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Long Run and Imperial Commander both appear among the nine entries for Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Racing • 19 Nov 12

Commander on course for Haydock

Imperial Commander came through a crucial racecourse workout with flying colours as the 2010 Gold Cup hero passed another test on his way to the Betfair Chase.

Racing • 09 Nov 12

Betfair Chase