Nicholls keen on ‘dark horse’ Nycteos

CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls will call on the likes of Kauto Star and Denman at the Cheltenham Festival next month.

Of his more low-profile contenders, he is particularly keen on the chance of Nycteos in the Racing Post Plate.

Nicholls is even-money favourite with Cashmans to again end up champion trainer at the meeting and will be disappointed not to collect two winners courtesy of his big guns.