Bindaree set for Becher assignment

TRAINER Nigel Twiston-Davies yesterday confirmed that 2002 Grand National hero Bindaree (above) is likely to start his new campaign in the Tote Becher Chase at Aintree on Sunday.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003 - 00:00

Martin Kelly

The nine-year-old fell at the second fence in the same race 12 months ago but his trainer is expecting a better performance in this year’s renewal.

“He has been working well and schooling well. I’m delighted with him,” Twiston-Davies said yesterday.

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