One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch on Sunday

Trainer

It is a big day for Nicky Henderson as two of his most-treasured superstars do respective battles within the space of an hour, which could see their bubbles burst or their reputations rise.

The spotlight will firmly be on Altior, who makes his long-awaited seasonal reappearance in the Grade 2 Desert Orchid Chase (2.30) –which he won in 2018 – following the dramatic events of his defection from the Tingle Creek Chase earlier this month.

He comes into the contest with questions to answer on whether he retains his full ability given he will be an 11-year-old in the new year.

His heir apparent and fellow Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Shishkin bids to back up his recent course victory on his second run over fences in the Grade 2 Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (1.20).

Henderson used this as a stepping stone to stardom with Altior and Sprinter Sacre and this looks a valuable learning opportunity for the Arkle favourite.

By the end of play Henderson could have two Cheltenham Festival favourites and while their tasks look straightforward, he will be keen for both to impress and silence any critics.

Jockey

It is a final day in the saddle for popular jockey Dave Crosse, who has his last two rides at Kempton.

Crosse, who won the Kim Muir as an amateur on The Bushkeeper in 2002, will remain in racing through his involvement with Noel Fehily's racing syndicates and also does raceday hosting at various tracks.

Crosse partners the Noel Fehily Racing-owned Jalwan (12.45) on his hurdling debut in the opening juvenile hurdle before taking his final ride on the aptly named Always Resolute (3.40) in the concluding 2m handicap hurdle.

Horse

Away from the British action, 2019 Supreme Novices' Hurdle hero Klassical Dream bids to salvage his previously lofty reputation when he makes his first start over fences in the 2m1f beginners' chase at Leopardstown (12.35).

Touted by many as the Champion Hurdle winner ahead of last season following his perfect novice hurdling campaign, disaster struck for the six-year-old, who was well beaten in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown and the Matheson Hurdle here last year.

Sunday's cards

He suffered a subsequent setback and connections drew stumps early in the campaign. Trainer Willie Mullins will be hoping to get him back to near his best on this revival mission.

Race

Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi is set for a revenge bid in the Grade 1 Paddy's Rewards Club Chase (1.10) – a race that has benefited from the news that no Irish-trained runners can travel to Britain due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The fragile eight-year-old showed his well-being with a routine success on his return in the Hilly Way Chase earlier this month. He aims to go one better than last year when he was beaten by the Henry de Bromhead-trained A Plus Tard.

Chacun Pour Soi (pink cap) is out for revenge in the Paddy's Rewards Club ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann

De Bromhead is doubly represented by Grade 1 winners Notebook and Put The Kettle On, who has been rerouted here instead of challenging Altior at Kempton.

The unexposed duo of Annamix and Le Richebourg add extra spice to the race, which could have significant ramifications on the two-mile chasing division.

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