Free Horse Racing Tip – Becher Chase

The big ante-post tip for Saturday’s Betfred Becher Chase over Aintree’s daunting fences has been the Fergal O’Brien-trained Alvarado who has shown his liking for the course in the past by finishing fourth in the last two Grand Nationals. But, the eleven-year-old may find this weekend’s trip of 3m 2f a touch on the sharp side and could struggle against several speedier types. The one who takes this week’s free horse racing tip is Silvergrove from the Ben Pauling stable, running off a mark of 138. 

Becher Chase tip

Described by his handler as one of the best jumpers of a fence he has been associated with, our horse racing tip did nothing but improve last season – going up twenty one pounds after unseating his rider with an amateur riders’ race at his mercy at Sandown twelve month’s ago. Victories at Newbury and Kempton followed prior to a highly creditable third place in the Kim Muir Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on his final start of the campaign.

Back to the home of national hunt racing for his seasonal reappearance Silvergrove ran well for a long way under the welter burdon of 11st 12lb before lack of condition began to tell and is sure to strip much fitter on Saturday. Providing current top weight The Last Samurai stands his ground Silvergrove will think he has been let loose with just 10st 5lb on his back and it would be no surprise to see the eight-year-old run his rivals ragged.

Last year’s winner Highland Lodge is due plenty of respect off just a 5lb higher mark while Ucello Conti will have plenty of support with the Gordon Elliott stable in such great form. Knock House and Cogry are others who could go well off their low weights but at the 18-1 available with Betway, Silvergrove is the value of the race.

Recommended Bet – 1 point each-way Silvergrove