Henderson's advice for Defi Du Seuil team: go for the Ryanair!

Defi Du Seuil: produces an impressive turn of foot to land the Clarence House Chase

Defi Du Seuil: described as 'hugely impressive' by Nicky Henderson when winning the Clarence House ChaseCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Nicky Henderson described Defi Du Seuil’s Ascot win as “hugely impressive” as he savoured the prospect of taking on the new Champion Chase favourite with Altior in what promises to be a Cheltenham Festival epic.

The five-time champion trainer was at Ascot to see Defi Du Seuil’s demolition of Un De Sceaux, a performance that prompted Altior to be deposed as favourite for the Betway Champion Chase, a race he has won for the last two years.

Defi Du Seuil also holds an entry in the Ryanair Chase, but Philip Hobbs on Sunday pointed him towards the Champion Chase on March 11, for which he is a top-priced 2-1 favourite.

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Tommy Churchyard

Published on 19 January 2020inNews

Last updated 09:49, 20 January 2020

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