Un De Sceaux can complete perfect season

Given that, based on official rating, Fox Norton is superior to Un De Sceaux and a bigger price, it makes sense that he should be the selection in the Boylesports Champion Chase, but the make-up of the race is such, Un De Sceaux is likely to enjoy a solo up front, and that can ensure a fourth consecutive victory in a perfect season.

Ruby Walsh admitted to being just a passenger as the nine-year-old pulled his way to the front and then posted a scintillating effort in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and, while a repeat is quite a big ask, he looked better than ever on that occasion, and will take catching.

Fox Norton made rapid late gains when just failing to catch Special Tiara in the Champion Chase, but gained compensation when winning at Aintree.