NICKY Richards has warned punters According To John is unlikely to take his chance in Saturday’s Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown, unless the Esher track sees some rain.

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CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls could be three-handed with Bold Fire, Chamoss Royale and New Little Bric in the totesport.com Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday.