#Mandarin Chase

Newbury's Mandarin Chase has unearthed some real talent among staying chasers down the years Considering it has not been part of the Pattern since 1989, the Mandarin holds a strong roll of honour. Its first winner after demotion was Party Politics, with Jodami a couple of years down the line. Over the last 15 years or so it has become one of the…

Gesskille (near side) has twice finished second at Aintree this season Turn the clock back 12 months and Nestor Park was being prepared for a crack at the prestigious Mandarin Chase at Newbury. Trainer Ben Pauling had indicated that would be his main aim for the season and he ran well to finish third without getting to grips with easy winner Saint…

The Newport-based trainer has both Pats Fancy and Wayfinder in the race, but will need plenty to come out if the latter is to take his chance in the big staying handicap chase on December 27. Pats Fancy won two novice chases at Chepstow last winter before chasing home the smart Bravemansgame at Newbury in February. Things did not go according to…