Strong hand for Nicholls

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.

That trio feature among 10 entries for the Grade One event at the five-day stage.

Also engaged in what looks an intriguing renewal is the Nicky Henderson-trained All Star, who made the perfect debut over the larger obstacles when beating subsequent improver Flying Enterprise in November.