Mike Francis looks at the leading contenders for the BetVictor Gold Cup and Greatwood Hurdle

Mike Francis
BETVICTOR GOLD CUP BARON ALCO 11/1
Gary Moore’s seven-year-old is favourite with many layers and he does have some solid form in the book despite missing all of last season. He started off in 2017 with a couple of minor novice wins before going for the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Chase at Sandown in February.
He was a creditable second there — beaten five lengths by Top Notch — before running a cracker when second in the Festival Plate at Cheltenham. That showe...