I’m taking on Jonbon with the strongest stayer who will take all the beating at 6-1

TACTICS… crucial in every horse race but even more so in a Grade 1 when all four runners have made all in their career.

That’s what makes today’s feature Grade 1 Melling Chase over 2m4f such a fascination.

GettyChappers reckons Protektorat has what it takes to spring a shock at Aintree[/caption]

Beaten Champion Chase hotpot and class act Jonbon defends his crown.

Up against him is old rival El Fabiolo and another chaser in the double green silks, Matata.

And last...