Nube Negra returns after a 78-day break following finishing second behind Editeur Du Gite in the Desert Orchid Chase in December for Dan Skelton’s shot at Champion Chase glory.
Has performed well over fences for Skelton, with five wins over the larger obstacles since being sent chasing in 2019.
Has won here before in a grade two chase and possesses good form at this course, winning the Shloer Chase twice and finishing second in this contest in 2021.
Shouldn’t be dismissed in what looks a more open race than we’d have thought 12 months ago after Energumene’s success.