Form stacks up for Ch'Tibello but dangers lurk in classy contest

Ch'Tibello: the Scottish Champion Hurdle winner 'will love the ground and is ready to go,' according to trainer Dan SkeltonCredit: Grossick Racing 07710461723

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This promises to be a pointer to Cheltenham’s Greatwood Hurdle next month with several going into battle here entered for the big handicap on the final day of the Open meeting, including Ch’Tibello.

A close second behind subsequent Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Altior on this card last year served as a pointer to Ch'Tibello's success in the Scottish Champion Hurdle in April as the lightly-raced five-year-old returns from a six-month break for trainer Dan Skelton.

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Mark StoreyNews editor

Published on 28 October 2016inPreviews

Last updated 16:01, 28 October 2016

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