'He's really taken to the banks, I just hope the weight doesn't beat him' - key quotes and analysis for the Glenfarclas Chase

One of the adaptations to this season’s Cheltenham Festival was the Glenfarclas Chase resuming its status as a handicap. Although an unpopular decision among certain factions of the racing world, it's a no-brainer from a sporting sense. Let's face it, Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown used the Glenfarclas to get a festival victory out of their waning Grade 1 stars against handicappers. There's no blame for exploiting such an opportunity, but those days are over and the betting product has..