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Sire De Grugy in good form but will need the run

Sire De Grugy: could start his season over hurdles at Ffos Las
Sire De Grugy: could start his season over hurdles at Ffos LasCredit: Getty Images

John Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase | 4yo+ | 2m3f8y | ATR

Sire De Grugy drops into handicap company on one of his favourite tracks with a chance to prove he retains the ability to cut it at the very highest level.

The 2014 Champion Chase winner captured the Tingle Creek and gave Sprinter Sacre his toughest battle of the season when beaten three quarters of a length in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton, but his campaign tailed off towards the end of the season with heavy defeats at Cheltenham and Sandown.

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