Defi definitely a Champion Chase player and take the 10-1 about Yanworth

Defi Du Seuil in winning action at CheltenhamCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Seldom have the four championship races looked so confusing in mid-November. Apart from Paisley Park, who has yet to appear this season, being adamant about anything is a very arduous task indeed.

That said, Defi Du Seuil did not look short of speed when scooting past Politologue in the Shloer Chase so to see BetVictor, Sky Bet and William Hill only cut him to 10-1 for the Champion Chase is slightly surprising.

Chacun Pour Soi could be special, and who knows how Altior will fare over further, but Defi Du Seuil deserves to be favourite for the Tingle Creek and, if he wins that, the 10-1 will not last. It is hard not to like him.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 17 November 2019inReports

Last updated 18:23, 17 November 2019

Copy