Artist goes back to war

War Artist will face nine rivals as he makes his comeback after nearly a year off the track in the Freebets.co.uk Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday.James Eustace's stable star filled the runner-up spot in the Duke Of York Stakes and the Golden Jubilee last season before rounding off the campaign with a third place finish in the July Cup. However, he has been absent since then with a bout of colic.He will face a stiff examination on his return with the likes of Ancien Regime, who will have his first start for Godolphin, Fullandby and Pusey Street Lady all decent performers on their day.Arganil, Atlantic Sport, Knot In Wood, Shallal, Tombi and Spin Cycle complete the final field.