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Last year's victor sets standard in Savills Chase but fitness a question mark

Kemboy leads his rivals a merry dance 12 months ago, but this will be his first start back this time
Kemboy leads his rivals a merry dance 12 months ago, but this will be his first start back this timeCredit: Caroline Norris

Kemboy sets a high standard after he became the highest-rated Savills Chase winner for a decade when scoring last year with a Racing Post Rating of 174.

The bad news for his rivals is that he actually improved in two subsequent runs when beating Clan Des Obeaux in the Betway Bowl (177) and Al Boum Photo in the Punchestown Gold Cup (178).

The one question mark, though, is his fitness with this being his first start since May and he tends to come on for a run.

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