Neil King hoping Bryony Frost can ride Milansbar again in Saturday’s Betfred Eider Chase at Newcastle racecourse

NEIL KING is hoping Bryony Frost can ride Milansbar in the Betfred Eider Chase at Newcastle On Saturday.

Frost rode Milansbar to victory in the Classic Chase at Warwick last time, and King is looking for another big run from his chaser.

"Four miles and heavy ground should be perfect, the race looks tailor-made for him," said King.

"He's been second in a Midlands National so we know he stays the trip perfectly well.

"We hope Bryony will be available to ride again as she can take 3lb off.

"The season she is having, she's on the crest of a wave and her confidence is so high, she just keeps rolling on. Horses simply jump and gallop for her."

Chase The Spud has been left at the head of the weights following the withdrawal of Vicente.

Houblon Des Obeaux and Emperor's Choice could run for Venetia Williams, while Sue Smith has entered Hainan and Smooth Stepper.

Harry Whittington's Vinnie Lewis and David Pipe's Daklondike are two young stayers on the up with Knockanrawley and West Of The Edge in the mix.

Irish hopes rest with Adrian Keatley's Thebarrowman and Pat Griffin's Portrait King.