# Grey Dawning drops back to two and a half miles for the first time since finishing third in the Manifesto Novices' Chase at this meeting in 2024.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-09 · Racing Post*

## Key points

- Grey Dawning will drop back to two and a half miles for the Melling Chase.
- Cheekpieces will be used on Grey Dawning for the first time to keep him sharp.
- The Skeltons plan to target the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham for Grey Dawning next season.
- Stablemate L'Eau Du Sud steps up in trip to two and a half miles for the Melling Chase.

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