Champion Chase: David Jennings on why Chacun Pour Soi can prove the real deal

Chacun Pour Soi: going for a fifth top-level successCredit: Patrick McCann

5.25 Punchestown
William Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1) | 2m | 5yo+ | RTE2/RTV

You won't be surprised to hear Willie Mullins has won three of the last five runnings of this Grade 1 heat; you might be surprised to hear that in each of those three years he was responsible for the beaten favourite as well.

Min was 8-13 when beaten by Un De Sceaux in 2019, while Douvan was 4-5 when beaten by the same horse the year before. Champagne Fever was sent off the 3-1 market leader in 2017 but could only finish fifth to Felix Yonger.

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Published on 26 April 2021inPreviews

Last updated 18:14, 26 April 2021

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