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Garde La Victoire set to return over hurdles this weekend

GARDE LA VICTOIRE at Cheltenham 11-3-14.
Garde La Victoire: has fallen on his last two starts, including in the JLT in March

Garde La Victoire, who was sent off 4-1 co-favourite for last season's JLT Novices' Chase, is ready to make his seasonal reappearance this weekend, albeit back over hurdles in either the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on Saturday or at Kempton on Sunday.

The Philip Hobbs-trained seven-year-old fell on his last two starts, including in the JLT at Cheltenham in March, and connections are hoping a spin over hurdles will help him regain his zest.

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