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'I don't see any reason why not to run' - Rebecca Curtis going for Grade 1 glory with Haiti Couleurs

Sean Bowen roars in celebration after winning the Irish National on Haiti Couleurs
Haiti Couleurs: ready to take on Grade 1 rivals at HaydockCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Rebecca Curtis is going for the Betfair Chase with Haiti Couleurs and expects Britain's newest – and hottest – Cheltenham Cup hope to be "bang on ready" for Saturday.

She is committed to Haydock with the improving chaser, rather than waiting for the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury seven days later.

It will be a step out of handicap company for the eight-year-old, who won the National Hunt Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham and the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse last spring.

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