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Kemboy officially the best but Delta Work could have the tools to take him down
David Jennings takes an in-depth look at the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup
Ruby Walsh and Kemboy lead Paul Townend on Al Boum Photo over the final fence in the Coral Punchestown Gold CupCredit: Getty Images
Kemboy was officially the best staying chaser last season and this might tell us whether he is the best one this season too.
An early departure in the Cheltenham Gold Cup was the only blip in what was otherwise a cracking campaign for the son of Voix Du Nord, who commenced the campaign with a rating of 157 and ended it with a mark of 177.
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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor
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