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'A smooth, positive run' - Dan Skelton eyes valuable Lingfield race after Protektorat bounces back at Cheltenham

PROTEKTORAT ridden by Bridget Andrews wins at AINTREE 4/12/21Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
Protektorat: showed better form in Cheltenham third after disappointing at HaydockCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Dan Skelton believes Protektorat could go "very well" in next month's Fleur de Lys Chase after bouncing back to form at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The eight-year-old was sent off at 16-1 in the 3m2f handicap chase after finishing last of four in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock last month.

Conceding upwards of 15lb to his rivals, Protektorat stayed on well for third under Harry Skelton, chasing home the winner Broadway Boy and Threeunderthrufive. 

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