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Altior set for Ascot showdown

is one of eight entries for the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at this month and could take on Defi Du Seuil.

Altior won the Grade 1 contest last year and is on course to feature in the £150,000 again on January 18, with set to drop him in trip after running over 2m 5f in the Christy 1965 Chase in November.

The 10-year-old could be set for a first clash with Chase winner Defi Du Seuil, who is also among the entries for this month’s contest, having won four of his last five races.

, a three-time winner of the Clarence House Chase, Waiting Patiently and Janika finished behind Philip Hobbs’ charge at and all three are also on course for Ascot.

‘ pair Capeland and Magic Saint, who finished seventh in the Handicap Chase on New Year’s Day, and ‘s Marracudja make up the entries.

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