'He's crying out for three miles' - the day's most revealing trainer quotes

Saturday's action is headlined by big-field handicap chases, notably the Vertem-backed Eider Chase (3.15 Newcastle) and the Coral Trophy (3.37 Kempton). Read on for the day's most enlightening trainer quotes.

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Coral Adonis Juvenile Hurdle, Grade 2, 2m

Milton Harris, trainer of Knight Salute:

"We've won two Grade 2s and we want a Grade 1 but this, in theory, is an easier opportunity for him than the Triumph and the track will suit. He's straightforward and unless something is wrong that we can't see you'd be surprised if he's not ultra-competitive."

Overnight price: 15-8 favourite

3.00 Kempton
Sky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle, Grade 2, 2m

Tom Symonds, trainer of Moriko De Vassy:

"This is exciting and we'll be intrigued how he gets on against the better horses. Win, lose or draw, he's got improvement in him. We're lucky to have a horse like him."

Overnight price: 10-1

Vertem Eider Handicap Chase, 4m1½f

Pat Fahy, trainer of History Of Fashion:

"This is obviously a big step up in trip for him but he's always looked a strong stayer to me. In plenty of his races he's only been getting going late on when it's nearly over. He likes good ground and couldn't have won any better last time. It's a shot in the dark and probably a big ask for a novice but we're happy to be here."

Overnight price: 11-2 favourite

3.37 Kempton
Coral Trophy Handicap Chase, Grade 3, 3m

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Lalor:

"I think Lalor is crying out for three miles and he's another of mine that a flat track and decent ground will suit very well. He's a high-class horse and if he runs like he did in the Paddy Power he's got a leading chance."

Overnight price: 22-1

4.18 Fairyhouse
Tote Bobbyjo Chase, Grade 3, 3m1½f

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Escaria Ten:

"Escaria Ten probably ran a bit better than his finishing position would suggest in the Thyestes. He would have needed the run too and has come on for it. The best of his form from last season entitles him to be thereabouts."

Overnight price: 5-2

Saturday's race previews:

1.50 Kempton: is 'thorough professional' Knight Salute the most underrated horse in training?

2.05 Lingfield: 'He's shown the old spark' – Lord North takes on Alenquer in Winter Derby

2.25 Kempton: 'A flatter track will suit' – Paul Nicholls confident Pic D'Orhy can bounce back

3.00 Kempton: hot favourite Shallwehaveonemore needs to up his game says Gary Moore

3.15 Newcastle: trainer quotes and expert insight for the Eider Chase

3.37 Kempton: 'He's turned a corner' – Christian Williams chases big prize with three chances

4.18 Fairyhouse: last year's Grand National third and fourth go head-to-head in Bobbyjo Chase

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