champion chase 2016

a race that 6 months ago seemed cut and dried, un de scaux only had to turn up to win ,but subsequent events have led to the race having a more open look to it now and the shape of the race as a betting proposition is now tempting for those who looking for a decent priced alternative to the favourite . un de scaux and his blast off and make all tactics is a worthy fav but I feel he is worth taking on at around 7/4 best price with the books , he might not have it all his own way out in front as special tiara can also go off at a good clip .
plus we have the re-emergence of 2 former champions in sprinter sacre and sire du grugy who have both thrown their hats into the ring ,simonsig also comes into the equation and has been pricewised and this former arkle winner is classy and could go well but he has had more sicknotes than jack Wiltshire and the who knows if he will line up nrnb takes the risk out of the situation but he looked like dotting up over hurdles but was ultimately outstayed and outbattled by bobs worth and could be out gunned  again when push comes to shove as it undoubtably will in a fast and furious champion .
vibrato valtat looks up against it on all known form and felix younger my go elsewhere ........one who may have been overlooked is the reining champion  dodging bullets who progressed and showed battling qualitys to win a probably slightly substandard renewal  but he is a good jumper loves good ground and can be backed at  an each way price 9/1 nrnb  with billys , he has been sidelined this season but paul nicholls has said he is fine now, back in full work and targeted at the game spirit chase then on to the queen mother all being well ........................selection .........DODGING BULLETS 1 POINT EACH WAY 9/1 NRNB BILLYS ...............