LEGEND: AP McCoy [GETTY]

The former French-trained gelding has shaped well on his three runs in this country, suggesting there is further improvement to come.

On his latest outing at Aintree, he was a respectable seventh behind Astre De La Cour when beaten under six lengths.

Today he steps up in trip which will be ideal and he looks well handicapped.

LEGEND: AP McCoy [GETTY]

His prospects will be further enhanced if the anticipated overnight rain arrives at the Esher course.

McCoy will have plenty of supporters when he rides Mr Mole in the race named in his honour, the bet365 A P McCoy Celebration Chase, but GOD’S OWN (3.15) has the better credentials.

The Tom George-trained gelding has run two cracking races in defeat at Aintree and Cheltenham this season. He only needs to repeat that form to take this two-mile test.Paul Nicholls, trainer of Mr Mole, can take the bet365 Gold Cup with UNIONISTE (3.50).

LEGEND: AP McCoy [GETTY]

The grey was an early faller in the Grand National which should enable him to come here a relatively fresh horse. Before that Aintree fall he finished a respectable third behind Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree at Newbury.

Nicholls looks to have the answer in the opener when he runs OLD GUARD (2.00) in bet365 Juvenile Hurdle.

He will appreciate this drop in grade after a respectable ninth in the JCB Triumph Hurdle behind Peace And Co.