Couleurs could claim honours at Haydock

Haiti Couleurs can announce himself as a major force in the staying division by claiming the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

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It may have been a few years since Rebecca Curtis has had a real star on her hands, but she knows exactly what to do when one arises.

Plenty should be taken from the fact she is eager to pitch her exciting second-season chaser into the deep end on Merseyside, rather than take the handicap route.

Although a threetime winner over hurdles, chasing was always going to be Haiti Couleurs' bag and he flourished last season, winning four of his five outings over the larger obstacles.