Gallops Report

Imperial Commander: Looking good at home

Imperial Commander could be set to defy his advancing years in the Hennessy if his latest work on the gallops is a guide.

Nigel Twiston-Davies will shortly bring a bunch of horses back for their seasonal debuts, including former Gold Cup hero IMPERIAL COMMANDER.

The 12-year-old experienced a disjointed campaign last season with only two outings and was pulled up in the Grand National on his last start.

However, the veteran has enjoyed a clear run this winter and could tackle the Hennessy off a tumbling mark.

He looked in great form in his latest spin up the steep all-weather at Naunton.

BABY RUN has not been on the track since the Cheltenham Festival two seasons ago but this 13-year-old is back in the game.

He proved near the top of the pile in the hunter-chase division but could run in normal handicaps such as the Becher Chase at Aintree.

SAME DIFFERENCE is at the other end of the age scale.

The seven-year-old appears to have done well for his comeback run and will also have his sights set on the Hennessy at Newbury.