So impressive A PLUS TARD leaves them toiling in his wake in the 2021 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park

WOW Rachael Blackmore makes her first visit to Haydock Park a memorable one as A Plus Tard absolutely bolts up by 22 lengths in the Betfair Chase. A close second to stablemate Minella Indo in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March, the Henry de Bromheadtrained runner was the 1110 favourite to make a victorious reappearance on Merseyside. Ridden with supreme confidence by Rachael Blackmore, A Plus Tard settled well off the early pace set by Bristol De Mai and Royale Pagaille and was still cantering in behind as the race really began with four to jump. Bristol De Mai, a threetimes race winner, was the first to really give way, with A Plus Tard making effortless ground to come upsides Royale Pagaille and assume control with the minimum of fuss. Blackmore barely had to move as A Plus Tard kicked on approaching the secondlast, clearing the final obstacle in style to coast home by 22 lengths from Royale Pagaille. Read more: , HorseRacing,