Tizzard's Native set for warm-up over hurdles at Wetherby

Native River, pictured flying an Aintree fence in April, could return over hurdles on SaturdayCredit: Edward Whitaker

After unleashing Thistlecrack over fences Colin Tizzard is ready to unwrap another of his stable stars with Hennessy Gold Cup second favourite Native River poised to warm up over hurdles in the bet365 West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby on Saturday.

Last season's Grade 1 Aintree winner is second favourite at 11-1 with bet365 for the Hennessy behind 10-1 market leader Avant Tout and one of three Tizzard possibles for the Newbury showpiece on November 26 along with Theatre Guide and Third Intention.

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Richard BirchReporter

Published on 26 October 2016inNews

Last updated 17:31, 26 October 2016

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