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Chief returns in Champion Chase

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Published at Mar 9, 2009, 11:24

David Pipe's Well Chief will make his eagerly awaited reappearance in Wednesday's Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase, where he is one of 11 rivals to hot-pot Master Minded.

Fragile Well Chief has not raced since April 2007 but was a top class performer at his best, competing against star chasers Moscow Flyer and Azertyuiop.

Tidal Bay is the notable absentee from the field of 12.

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