Punted Gold Tweet on course for Betfair Chase at Haydock

French trainer Gabriel Leenders has an eye on more British success as Gold Tweet set to tackle the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The Les Landes-based handler got a taste of Cheltenham success when the gelding won the Cleeve Hurdle in 2023 and experienced the same thrill again last weekend when Sweet David landed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase.

Gold Tweet, who was backed from 33-1 to 12-1 in recent days, has switched between hurdles and fences in his native France and is now lining up a bid over the larger obstacles having run twice already over lesser trips in preparation.

"Everything is very good with him, he's been prepared for this race and it is his target," said Leenders.

"We’re really happy with him and looking forward to bringing him over, he’s been in good form at home.

"All the lights are green now for the race."

Also confirmed is Dan Skelton’s Grey Dawning, who showed a liking for some cut underfoot at the Cheltenham Festival when staying on to beat Ginny’s Destiny in the Turners Novices’ Chase, having earlier opened his account over fences at this meeting 12 months ago.

He has not been seen since finishing third at the Grand National fixture in April, but Skelton is happy with his condition.

He said: "Grey Dawning has been for a racecourse gallop and he did very well. Obviously, the last two seasons he got beaten on his seasonal debut – over hurdles and in a novice chase. His record shows there is a bit of a patch first time out, but the reason for that is that we had been very easy on him in the early part of the season for those races. When they are novices, they are always going to improve.

"This is a totally different kettle of fish. He needs to be ready against more seasoned horses and dare I