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Nicholls thrilled with Al Ferof Victor Chandler Chase run

Paul Nicholls is delighted with Al Ferof’s third place finish in the Victor Chandler Chase on Saturday.(credit: CharlesFred)
- 22 Jan 2012
Paul Nicholls is thrilled with Al Ferof’s third place finish in the Victor Chandler Chase on Saturday.

The 2011 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner lost his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles, but Nicholls was thrilled with the grey’s performance at Ascot and he remains on course for the 2012 Cheltenham Festival.

Somersby and Finian’s Rainbow filled the first two places in the Grade One showpiece but Nicholls explained:  "Although he jumped a bit novicey on occasions, I was delighted with his fencing in the main.

"He wasn't foot perfect, but that is exactly why I ran him in the race. Namely, for the experience in a strongly run, high class race that he is very likely to get in the Arkle - and yesterday's race will clearly stand him in very good stead."

"I can tell you that Ruby (Walsh) was thrilled with yesterday as an Arkle trial. But he also turned round to John Hales yesterday and said 'what a ride he'd be in the King George next season'."
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