Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux declared for Clarence House rematch at Ascot

Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux are set for another showdown in the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot on Saturday after both horses featured among a final field of five for the prestigious Grade 1 contest.

The duo produced a spectacular finish in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown last month with Defi Du Seuil edging out his older rival by a neck for trainer Philip Hobbs, earning him quotes of 7-2 for the Champion Chase.

Colm O'Connell, son of Un De Sceaux's owner Eddie, said this week he was relishing the chance to reverse the form as the 12-year-old seeks a record fourth win in the Clarence House.

Clarence House Chase card

Bookmakers favour Defi Du Seuil to prevail once again with William Hill offering a best-priced 10-11. Un De Sceaux, who completed a hat-trick in the race in 2018, is a general 6-4 chance.

The field is completed by Janika, Marracudja and Capeland, who represents Paul Nicholls, a five-time winner of the contest.

At Haydock, ten have been declared for the £75,000 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase, won last year by Wakanda.

The final field includes Definitly Red, the Harry Fry-trained Acting Lass and Vintage Clouds, who finished third at the track last time.

Clarence House runners and riders

Capeland Harry Cobden
Defi Du Seuil Barry Geraghty
Janika Daryl Jacob
Marracudja TBC
Un De Sceaux Paul Townend

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