An 11-length winner of this race 12-months ago, FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES sets a clear form standard in this field and looks to be good value to complete the dose. He won the Ascot Chase in February when last seen and his connections have wisely chosen to avoid Allaho at Cheltenham to come here instead. He comes here much fresher than most of his rivals who ran at the festival and that could be the key to this race. With a decent pace to track, his confirmed stamina should see him home for another Grade 1 success.
