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