Tony McCoy knows all about missing rides through injury and will no doubt be aware how the likes of Mick FitzGerald will feel about missing the ride on Isio. However, the champion has a job to do and it will be surprising if, game as they are, the gallant Cenkos and EI Ei are good enough to stop the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding today. It also has to be significant that McCoy has been given permission to swerve the ride aboard Martin Pipe's Upgrade, who already has plenty to find with the selection, and this looks to be a straightforward task for Isio this afternoon. Recent form does suggest Upgrade is the biggest threat though, and he will not go down without a fight if he does not have one of his 'days' .
