Ruby Walsh raises Ascot possibility for Un De Sceaux

Ruby Walsh has not ruled out Un De Sceaux making a return to trip to Britain on his next start to defend his crown in the Sodexo Clarence House Chase.

The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old got his career over fences back on track on after gaining a fifth Grade One success with victory in the Tingle Creek at Sandown.

Although the Closutton-handler earmarked the Paddy Power Cashcard Chase at Leopardstown later this month as the most likely target for Un De Sceaux, Walsh feels that a trip to Ascot to contest the Grade One prize on January 21 could be a more suitable option.