LU LEARNING SAYS HENDO

CRACK novice Lulamba “needs the experience” as Nicky Henderson finalises his charge’s Cheltenham Festival preparation.

- by DAVID YATES

The hot favourite for the Arkle Chase on March 10 contests the Grade Two William Hill Game Spirit Chase at Newbury this afternoon, a race the Seven Barrows boss scooped with high class two-milers Sprinter Sacre (2012) and Altior (2017).

"I want him to jump some more fences in competition and that track is a good place to do it," said Henderson, who also made an entry for Warwick's same level Bet Smarter With Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices' Chase.