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Strapping Santini among a talented crop that has Henderson purring
Santini: Aintree Grade 1 winner could be a hit over fencesCredit: Grossick Racing 07710461723
If there is one department Nicky Henderson is drooling about it is his novice chasers, and he thinks the latest innovation to his historic Seven Barrows stable can help them fulfil their potential.
"They could good be fun this season," Henderson purred.
"We've got a new carpet schooling ground, which we're having a lot of fun on. This time last year, I wouldn't have schooled anything because the ground was too quick, but all the novices have been schooled already."
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