Paul Nicholls’ colt remains the only horse to have beaten Altior and is back at his favourite distance in the Ascot Chase
Last weekend’s impressive win by Altior was a reminder of just what Cyrname achieved in November when he became the first and, so far, only horse to beat that champion over obstacles. Cyrname (3.35) was himself beaten when he stepped up in distance on Boxing Day but there is no shame whatever in running second in a King George.
He returns to his happiest hunting ground for Saturday’s big race, the Ascot Chase, and it is hard to see why he should not win it as he did last year.