Altior may have a fair bit to find to prove he can be mentioned in the same breath as Thistlecrack and Douvan; nevertheless, his latest success at Kempton was another step along that path. He is a very worthy favourite for the Arkle and the race is his to lose; if he jumps round error free on the day he will surely be more than good enough to take the Arkle. The major risk to his claims is now getting him there in one piece. I can remember early on in his career Nicky Henderson mentioning that he would prefer … Continued
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