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Proven performers and potential stars in a stable full of talent
James Burn gets the lowdown from the Lambourn powerhouse
Nicky Henderson with Jerry McGrath (left), Nico de Boinville (second right) and Corky Brown (right) at Seven BarrowsCredit: Edward Whitaker
Lambourn legend Nicky Henderson, who has been training since 1978, is ready for another season and, despite recent high-profile setbacks, why wouldn’t he be?
Champion Hurdle regular My Tent Or Yours is still around, while Altior and Buveur D’Air are among an exciting squad of novice chasers, an area the trainer reckons he will be strong in this term.
Behind that there is the usual crop of potential-packed youngsters plus summer signing Kotkikova, who has her new handler buzzing.
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