"If it is the Majborough that powered 19 lengths clear of Marine Nationale, the Champion Chase winner last year but sadly absent this time, at Leopardstown in February, his likely price of around 5-6 will look like one of the bets of the meeting."
"Dan Skelton's grey was an impressive winner of the Shloer Chase over track and trip in November, and while he was disappointing behind Il Etait Temps in the Tingle Creek at Sandown next time, that race came just three weeks later. L'Eau Du Sud, who has often shown his best form when fresh, arrives back at Cheltenham after a 95day break and on ground that suits."
"Il Etait Temps, a stable companion of the market leader, was the favourite for the race on Wednesday before his run in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot, but he was already soundly beaten before taking a crashing fall two out and it remains to be seen if that has left a mark."
The Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham features uncertainty around Majborough, who showed impressive form winning by 19 lengths at Leopardstown but disappointed when favored in the Arkle last year. L'Eau Du Sud emerges as a strong alternative contender, having won the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham in November and returning after a 95-day break on suitable ground. Il Etait Temps, the previous favorite, suffered a crashing fall at Ascot and his fitness remains questionable. The novice Irish Panther presents an interesting option in what shapes as a wide-open race. L'Eau Du Sud's proven course form and fresh condition make him a live contender at around 9-2 odds.
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