Nicholls: he's like Big Buck's in lots of ways

Le Prezien: a contender for the Cheltenham FestivalCredit: Alan Crowhurst

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He's off a mark of 134 and I hope he gets in the Martin Pipe, although he might struggle to do so. He wants good ground and would have a good chance.

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Mark StoreyNews editor

Published on 21 February 2017inCheltenham Festival

Last updated 15:20, 28 February 2017

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