Nicky Henderson has revealed Altior will enjoy a racecourse spin at Newbury on Tuesday ahead of his return to action this season.
The 10-year-old has not raced since winning the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury in February.
Henderson’s charge lost his unbeaten record in November last year when losing to Cyrname after stepping up to two miles and five furlongs in the 1965 Chase at Ascot.
A splint issue ruled him out of Cheltenham earlier this year, but he is on track for the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase on December 5.
Confirming his plans, Henderson told reporters: “Altior will wait for the Tingle Creek. Some of them are going to Newbury on Tuesday week and will be having a gallop there.
“It was always the intention to go for the Tingle Creek first, and he will be ready for that. He was never going to go to Cheltenham for the Shloer Chase.
“Having the racecourse gallop will help him, and this season it is back down the usual route.
“Nico (de Boinville) rode him on Saturday, and he was very happy with him. He will start with that gallop at Newbury; then it will be all roads to Sandown.”
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