Overview
- JP McManus’ Jagwar heads the betting with Vincenzo and Hoe Joly Smoke also prominent for the Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup, a Premier Handicap over an extended two miles and four furlongs.
- Sky Sports analysts keep faith with Vincenzo on recent chase form while noting concerns over Hoe Joly Smoke’s late errors and Jagwar’s first run of the season.
- Tipsters from Sky Sports and talkSPORT mark Imperial Saint up as value at double-figure odds, citing a forgiving Aintree return and suitability to Cheltenham’s New course for an each-way play.
- Liverpool Echo selects Hoe Joly Smoke to win, and pundits also discuss dangers such as Colonel Harry, Martator, Ga Law and Il Ridoto depending on conditions and final participation.
- Away from the feature, One Horse Town is strongly fancied in the JCB Triumph Trial, with Racing Post highlighting The Jukebox Kid and Conman John as notable prospects in the novice events.