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Kemboy returns to scene of first Grade 1 triumph in Savills Chase

Kemboy has his first start since Ruby Walsh's swansong at Punchestown in May
Kemboy has his first start since Ruby Walsh's swansong at Punchestown in MayCredit: Caroline Norris

Saturday's runners

Leopardstown

We've been looking forward to the return of Kemboy for some time. His run of Grade 1 wins started in the Savills Chase a year ago and he's back for a repeat bid (3.10).

We decided not to declare Al Boum Photo and we're sticking to the original plan with him – he goes to Tramore on Wednesday for the Savills New Year's Day Chase, which he won last season. We thought the ground on the chase track at Leopardstown might not be soft enough for his first run of the season.

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