NEWBURY RETURN

Nicky Henderson’s Altior set to make his return in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury racecourse

Nicky Henderson will keep an eye on the weather but if the ground is suitable, Altior will make his return to the track at Newbury

ALTIOR is set to run in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury this Saturday reports Nicky Henderson.

Although Henderson is keeping an eye on the weather, he reports the intention is to run the Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite.

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Altior is set to make his returnCredit: Getty Images

He has not been seen since last April and has had wind surgery since his last run.

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Henderson tweeted: "Altior has been given an entry for @NewburyRacing on Saturday and the intention is very much to run. His work has been good and we're very happy. We'll keep an eye on the weather but if it stays Good to Soft/Soft, he'll be declared."

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