Late decision on The Market Man’s bid

CONNECTIONS of The Market Man will make a “last-minute” decision as to whether the six-year-old runs in the Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.

Soft ground would rule the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding out of the £100,000 contest, for which he is a 14-1 chance with the sponsors.

“It’s going to be a last-minute decision as far as we are concerned,” said Barry Simpson, racing manager to owner Sir Robert Ogden.