Former champion Dodging Bullets back for handicap debut

Dodging Bullets (centre) on his way to victory in the 2015 Betway Queen Mother Champion ChaseCredit: Mark Cranham

2.20 Exeter
188Bet Haldon Gold Cup (Handicap Chase) | 4yo + | 2m1f109y| RUK

Paul Nicholls bids for a sixth win in Exeter's seasonal highlight when Dodging Bullets returns to action following a truncated campaign as the reigning two-mile champion.

The 2015 Queen Mother Champion Chase winner will be making his first appearance in a handicap, but while he could be well treated having been dropped 8lb since the start of last season's three-race campaign, Nicholls fears the trip might be on the sharp side.

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Graham DenchReporter

Published on 31 October 2016inPreviews

Last updated 14:23, 31 October 2016

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