What A Friend was given a quote of 20/1 (first show) by Stan James for the Sun Alliance Chase at the Cheltenham Festival following his fluent victory over another promising chasing recruit Carruthers (20s out to 25/1) at Uttoxeter this afternoon. The Paul Nicholls trained gelding was always jumping and travelling well under Sam Thomas although it is difficult to know where he sits in the pecking order at Ditcheat given Nicholls also houses The Tother One, Kicks For Free, Nevada Royale and Breedsbreeze.
Sun Alliance Chase: Latest prices from Stan James: EW 1/4 1,2,3: Fivefourthree 14/1, Cooldine 14/1, The Tother One 16/1, Tranquil Sea 16/1, Kicks For Free 16/1, Nevada Royale 20/1, Trafford Lad 20/1, Beshabar 20/1, Forpadydeplasterer 20/1, The Market Man 20/1, Aran Concerto 20/1, Breedsbreeze 20/1, Wichita Lineman 20/1, What A Friend 20/1 and 25s bar.
Bet 365 Charlie Hall Chase Wetherby tomorrow: EW 1/4 1,2: Ollie Magern 3/1 (from 11/4), State Of Play 3/1, Turko 10/3 (from 11/4), Snoopy Loopy 5/1 (from 6/1), Monkerhostin 11/2, Hard Act To Follow 40/1, Love That Benny 66/1.