Sprinter Sacre is unbeaten in seven starts over fences, beating Cue Card impressively in the Arkle last term. Imperious when landing Tingle Creek and Victor Chandler this season, and hard to envisage defeat here.
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Mail de Bievre Was a smart chaser in France, winning 3 times at up to 2¾m. Shorter trip likely to suit after impressing for a long way in Denman Chase on British debut, but still plenty to find.
Sanctuaire bounced back from a poor show behind Sprinter Sacre to land Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton, but slammed again by that rival reverting to waiting tactics last time, and bit to prove now.
Sizing Europe won this in 2011 and second last year. As good as ever in 4 runs this season, readily landing sixth Grade 1 over Christmas, but may need Sprinter Sacre to underperform to regain his crown.
Somersby deservedly landed a big prize when winning Victor Chandler last season. Cheekpieces refitted after performing slightly below best for new yard this term, but likely to struggle again.
Sprinter Sacre is unbeaten in seven starts over fences, beating Cue Card impressively in the Arkle last term. Imperious when landing Tingle Creek and Victor Chandler this season, and hard to envisage defeat here.
Tataniano is a fine jumper who has been lightly raced in recent times, making all to score on sole outing at Chepstow last season, but below best both comeback runs before Christmas, and out of his depth here.
Wishfull Thinking has come back to very best this season, scything down rivals late to land a Grade 2 at Newbury in February. Not the easiest to predict, though, and did fall early in this race a year ago.
Timeform 1-2-3
1. Sprinter Sacre
2. Sizing Europe
3. Wishfull Thinking
Timeform's view: While the presence of potential front runners Sizing Europe and Mail de Bievre should ensure a thrilling spectacle, the race is likely to be set up perfectly for the strong-travelling Sprinter Sacre, who has looked nigh on unbeatable this term. Sizing Europe is still a top-class force on his day and can prove best of the rest, while Wishfull Thinking, often patiently ridden these days, may pick up the pieces for third.
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